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What kind of research is done in the Division of Paleontology?

April 26, 2017division paleontology Research

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What kind of research is done in the Division of Paleontology?

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The majority of paleontologists in the Division do research on phylogenetic systematics, or figuring out where and how each animal fits into the tree of life. Our Division has been a lead figure in this field for decades and specializes in the use of a technique called cladistics to discern phylogenies. These phylogenies help illuminate the origins and evolution of extinct as well as extant groups.