The branch of biology that deals with study of fossil animals is known as ____.

Para biology

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Phylogeny

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Paleontology

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Para zoology

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Solution

The correct option is C Paleontology
The branch of biology that deals with the study of fossil animals are known as Paleontology.
It plays a key role in determining evolutionary trends. It lies on the border between biology and geology.
It mainly focuses on fossil evidence buried under layers or soil or their impressions on the rocks etc.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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