1936 in paleontology

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 1926 .  1927 .  1928 .  1929  . 1930  . 1931  . 1932 
1933 1934 1935 -1936- 1937 1938 1939
 1940 .  1941 .  1942 .  1943  . 1944  . 1945  . 1946 
   In science: 1933 1934 1935 -1936- 1937 1938 1939     
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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 1936.

[edit] Dinosaurs

[edit] Newly named dinosaurs

Currently valid dinosaur genera named in 1936
Name Status Authors Images
Nipponosaurus Valid taxon
  • Nagao
Segisaurus Valid taxon
  • Camp

[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.