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1977 in paleontology

1977 in paleontology

Overview of the events of 1977 in paleontology

Paleontology or palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.[1] This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have encountered fossils for millennia, paleontology has a long history both before and after becoming formalized as a science. This article records significant discoveries and events related to paleontology that occurred or were published in the year 1977.

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Plants

Ferns

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Conifers

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Angiosperms

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Invertebrates

Mollusks

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Conodonts

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Fish

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Archosauriformes

Non-avian dinosaurs

Data courtesy of George Olshevsky's dinosaur genera list.[14]

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Expeditions, field work, and fossil discoveries

Literature

  • The Year of the Dinosaur Edwin H. Colbert and illustrated by his wife, Margaret was published. This story describes a year in the life of a "brontosaur" and was an attempt to educate the reader about prehistory through a fictional portrayal of it.[42]

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