1906 in paleontology

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 1896 .  1897 .  1898 .  1899  . 1900  . 1901  . 1902 
1903 1904 1905 -1906- 1907 1908 1909
 1910 .  1911 .  1912 .  1913  . 1914  . 1915  . 1916 
   In science: 1903 1904 1905 -1906- 1907 1908 1909     
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Paleontology, palaeontology or palæontology (from Greek: paleo, "ancient"; ontos, "being"; and logos, "knowledge") 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 faeces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because mankind has 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 in the year 1906.

[edit] Dinosaurs

[edit] Newly named dinosaurs

Currently valid dinosaur genera named in 1906
Name Status Authors Images
"Proceratops"
  • Lull, 1906 [JOS –> Ceratops]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Newman, Garfield, et al (2001). Echoes from the past: world history to the 16th century. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. ISBN 0-07-088739-X.