Question
Biology Question on evolution
The branch of biology that deals with the study of fossil is
A
anatomy
B
embryology
C
morphology
D
palaeontology
Answer
palaeontology
Explanation
Solution
Palaeontology is the study of extinct organisms, including their structure, environment, evolution and distribution as revealed by their fossil remains. Anatomy is the study of the internal parts of living organisms by means of dissection. Embryology is the study of the development of animals from the fertilised egg to the new adult organism. Morphology is the study of the form and structure of organisms, especially their external form.