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1858 in paleontology

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List of years in paleontology (table)
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Paleontology or palaeontology 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 feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have 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 or were published in the year 1858.

Mammals

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Name Status Authors Age Location Notes Images

Canis dirus

Valid taxon

Joseph Leidy

Pleistocene

Commonly known as Dire Wolf.
Canis dirus

Zygomaturus

Valid taxon

Richard Owen

Pleistocene

A Rhino-like Marsupial.
Zygomaturus

References

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  1. ^ Gini-Newman, Garfield; Graham, Elizabeth (2001). Echoes from the past: world history to the 16th century. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. ISBN 9780070887398. OCLC 46769716.