Answer: palaeontology.
- A palaeontology
- B plant ecology
- C plant genetics
- D cell cytology
Correct answer: A. palaeontology
Explanation: Palaeontology is the study of fossils and ancient life.
A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.
Concept context
Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.