Paleobotany
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The branch of paleontology devoted to the study of ancient plants through their fossil remains.
Detailed Explanation
Paleobotany reconstructs ancient plant communities and climates — fossil pollen (palynology) is particularly useful because pollen is abundant, resistant to decay, and taxonomically distinctive. Fossil wood anatomy reveals growth rings, paleoclimate conditions, and ancient forest structure. Paleobotany has documented the evolution of land plants from algal ancestors, the rise of seed plants, and the angiosperm radiation that transformed Cretaceous landscapes.