1845 in paleontology
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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 1845.
Plants
Gnetophytes
| Name | Novelty | Status | Authors | Age | Unit | Location | Synonymized taxa | Notes | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ephedrites[2] |
Gen et sp. nov |
jr synonym |
Europe |
First named as an Ephedra relative. |
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Plesiosaurs
New taxa
| Name | Novelty | Status | Authors | Age | Unit | Location | Notes | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jr. synonym |
Fisher |
Junior synonym of Pliosaurus. |
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Synapsids
Non-mammalian
Mammals
| Name | Authors | Age | Location | Notes | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coryphodon | Owen | 52 Million years ago. |
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A hippo-like mammal. | .jpg) |
