Paleontology includes the study of palynomorphs, which are microscopic fossilized organic particles such as pollen and spores.
Notes on verification
Multiple independent, reputable sources (Britannica, Wikipedia, academic definitions) consistently confirm palynomorphs as microscopic fossilized organic particles including pollen and spores, and their study as part of paleontology-related science.
Sources
- 2026 in paleontology (en.wikipedia.org)
- https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/paleobotany/palynology/ (floridamuseum.ufl.edu)
- https://www.environmentalscience.org/palynology (environmentalscience.org)
- https://wiki.aapg.org/Palynomorphs_(organic-walled_microfossils) (wiki.aapg.org)
- https://www.britannica.com/science/palynology (britannica.com)
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/palynomorph (sciencedirect.com)