1943 in paleontology

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 1933 .  1934 .  1935 .  1936  . 1937  . 1938  . 1939 
1940 1941 1942 -1943- 1944 1945 1946
 1947 .  1948 .  1949 .  1950  . 1951  . 1952  . 1953 
   In science: 1940 1941 1942 -1943- 1944 1945 1946     
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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 1943.

[edit] Dinosaurs

[edit] Newly named dinosaurs

Currently valid dinosaur genera named in 1943
Name Status Authors Images
Pachycephalosaurus Valid taxon

[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.