Abstract
Computational paleontology is simply a term applied to using computers and its facilities in the field of paleontology. However, we should be exactly specific in describing the term through explaining the main themes of this motivating and attractive scientific field.
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Elewa, A.M.T. (2011). Computational Paleontology. In: Elewa, A. (eds) Computational Paleontology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16271-8_1
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