1844 in paleontology

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 1844.

Data courtesy of George Olshevsky's dinosaur genera list.^[2]

Name Status Authors Notes Termatosaurus[3] Nomen dubium von Meyer Plieninger Actually a dubious genus of crocodile-like phytosaur, similar to the Rutiodon pictured to the right.