1939 in paleontology

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1936 1937 1938 -1939- 1940 1941 1942
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   In science: 1936 1937 1938 -1939- 1940 1941 1942     
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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 1939.

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Dinosaurs

Newly named dinosaurs

Data courtesy of George Olshevky's dinosaur genera list.[2]

Name Status Authors Notes Images
Omeisaurus

Plesiosaurs

Pterosaurs

New taxa

Name Status Authors Notes

Belonochasma

Valid

Broili

Valid

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. 
  2. ^ Olshevsky, George. "Dinogeorge's Dinosaur Genera List". http://www.polychora.com/dinolist.html. Retrieved 2011-08-04. 
  3. ^ Riggs (1939). Sanders, Manley, and Carpenter (2001), "Table 12.1" page 167.