Explain to someone who knows nothing about fossils the study of invertebrate paleontology and how it helps scientists understand the history of the earth. Be sure your explanation contains a minimum of two complete sentences.

Invertebrate paleontology is the study of fossils of animals without backbones, such as insects, worms, and mollusks. By studying these fossils, scientists can learn about the evolution of life on Earth and the changes in the environment over time.