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Teeth are the most common fossils found.
Palaeontology research provides information on animal and plant evolution, as well as on ancient environments, and in so doing provides insight into contemporary issues such as climate change and rates of extinction. There are many sub-specialties, such as palynology or the study of the history and development of pollen. The term palaeontologist is often confused or conflated with archaeologist. While both groups of scientists dig, they are digging for very different evidence. While most people think of remains preserved in or as rock, a fossil is any remains.