Palaeooölogy

Palaeooölogy, also palaeoology or paleoology, is the branch of oology focusing on the study of ancient eggs. Palaeooölogy has developed since 1868, when Wilhelm von Nathusius described the first microstructures from modern eggshells. It has become a part of many disciplines and areas of study, such as environmental and conservational issues, paleobiodiversity, biomineralisation, poultry science, and systematics. Advances in palaeooölogy are sparse and remain disseminated across specialised areas of research. As a result, many palaeooölogical discoveries which would complement each other remain disconnected.