a. pertaining to earliest form of humankind. palaeobiology, n. study of fossil life. palaeobotany, n. study of fossil plants. palaeocene, n. & a. (pertaining to) earliest epoch of Tertiary period. palaeodendrology, n. study of fossil trees. palaeoethnic, a. pertaining to earliest races of Man. palaeogenetic, a. of past origin. palaeography, n. study of ancient writings. palaeolithic, a. pertaining to early Stone Age. palaeology, n. study of antiquities. palaeontography, n. description of fossils. palaeontology, n. study of past life and fossils. palaeophile, n. antiquarian. palaeo-ornithology, n. study of fossil birds. palaeozoic, n. & a. (pertaining to). geological era extending from beginning of Cambian to end of Permian periods. palaeozoology, n. study of fossil animals.
The bison's head, star, rose, and crescent are traditional symbols of Moldavia. The colours are based on the Romanian flag. Effective date: 3 November 1990.