The study of fossils is called ______.

ornithology

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

opthamology

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

paleontology

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

genetics

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C paleontology
The preserved traces of living organisms are known as fossils. The branch of biology that deals with the study of fossils is called paleontology.

Suggest Corrections