1906 in paleontology
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 1906.
Arthropods
Insects
| Name | Novelty | Status | Authors | Age | Unit | Location | Notes | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gen et sp nov |
Valid |
A Bombini bumblebee relative. |
 | |||||
|
Gen et sp. nov |
valid |
A Vespidae wasp, with three species P. florissantia, P. gillettei, and P. scudderi |
 | |||||
|
Gen et sp. nov |
valid |
A Stephanidae wasp |
||||||
Archosauromorphs
Dinosaurs
Data courtesy of George Olshevsky's dinosaur genera list.[5]
| Name | Status | Authors | Notes | Images | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Proceratops"[6] |
Junior synonym of Ceratops. | ||||
