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The study of fossils dates back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of fossil collecting and interpretation found in ancient Greece, China, and Egypt. However, the modern discipline of paleontology emerged during the 19th century, with the publication of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book "On the Origin of Species" in 1859. The discovery of dinosaur fossils in the early 19th century sparked a surge of interest in paleontology, and the field has continued to evolve and expand ever since.
Don’t just say “the study of fossils.” Define the three subfields:
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