pelycology

/pɛlɪkəˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of paleontology dealing with extinct terrestrial vertebrates.

“The team of scientists studied pelycology to gain a deeper understanding of ancient vertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • terrestrial vertebrate paleontology
  • vertebrate paleontology

Antonyms

  • marine paleontology
  • marine vertebrate paleontology