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What is paleontology?

What is paleontology? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.
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He worked for thirteen years on many projects in paleontology, systematics, and glaciology.
There is never a lack of unanswered questions in paleontology, but the placoderms do seem to have more than their fair share.
Not only is phylogeny important for understanding paleontology, but paleontology in turn contributes to phylogeny.
The sciences of gemology and paleontology meet in a fascinating new exhibit.
A combination of displays related to paleontology, archeology, geology and history seems to hold some promise as a theme for the weekend.
It could become a much more attractive advertisement for paleontology and for the Society.

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