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cainozoic Meaning
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cainozoic (a.)
See Cenozic.
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- The **Cainozoic** (also known as the **Cenozoic**) is the current geological era, which began **66 million years ago** and continues to the present day.
- Before the **Cainozoic**, the preceding era was the **Mesozoic**.
- During the **Cainozoic**, the continents shifted into their present positions due to tectonic movements.
- Initially, the climate was warm during the early **Cainozoic**, but gradual cooling occurred over time.
- Eventually, ice ages occurred, significantly shaping the Earth's landscape.
- The term **Cainozoic** is derived from Greek: "kainos" meaning "new" and "zoe" meaning "life."
- The **Cainozoic** era is characterized by the dominance of mammals, birds, and flowering plants (angiosperms).
- Grasslands became a major habitat during this period.
- Aquatic mammals replaced predatory reptiles like mosasaurs and plesiosaurs.
- The **Cainozoic** represents a significant shift in Earth's ecosystems compared to the preceding **Mesozoic** era¹².
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The **Cainozoic** (also known as the **Cenozoic**) is the current geological era, which began **66 million years ago** and continues to the present day.
Before the **Cainozoic**, the preceding era was the **Mesozoic**.
During the **Cainozoic**, the continents shifted into their present positions due to tectonic movements.
Initially, the climate was warm during the early **Cainozoic**, but gradual cooling occurred over time.
