B. someone who studies ancient fossils
The term "paleontologist" refers to a person who studies ancient life forms, especially through the examination of fossils.
With the affix "-ist" added to the root word, what does paleontologist mean?
A.
the study of ancient fossils
B.
someone who studies ancient fossils
C.
the act of studying ancient forms of writing
D.
an ancient time period
B. someone who studies ancient fossils
The term "paleontologist" refers to a person who studies ancient life forms, especially through the examination of fossils.