1945 in paleontology

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 1935 .  1936 .  1937 .  1938  . 1939  . 1940  . 1941 
1942 1943 1944 -1945- 1946 1947 1948
 1949 .  1950 .  1951 .  1952  . 1953  . 1954  . 1955 
   In science: 1942 1943 1944 -1945- 1946 1947 1948     
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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 1945.

[edit] Dinosaurs

[edit] Newly named dinosaurs

Currently valid dinosaur genera named in 1945
Name Status Authors Images
Gwyneddosaurus Valid taxon
  • Bock, 1945* [non-dinosaurian reptile]
Neosaurus Valid taxon

Gilmore vide:

  • Gilmore &
  • Stewart, 1945/Nopcsa, 1923 –> Parrosaurus
Parrosaurus 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.