Palaeontology
Why do we study fossils?
To understand the history of life on Earth.
Do palaeontologists study animal fossils or plant fossils?
Both!
What is the difference between body fossils trace fossils?
Body fossils are remains of an organism while trace fossils are the evidence of its activity.
What equipment does a palaeontologist use to analyse a fossil?
Microscopes, CT scanners and other imaging techniques.
What is the process of fossilisation?
Death, decay, burial and compression.
What does a palaeontologist analyse in a fossil?
Anatomy, genetics, and molecular biology. :)
What is the most famous fossil called?