mississippian (Meaning)
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mississippian (n)
from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects
a native or resident of Mississippi
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mississippian Sentence Examples
- The Mississippian period of geologic history refers to the interval from approximately 360 to 318 million years ago.
- Mississippian rocks are found in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world.
- Mississippian limestones are often used as building materials due to their strength and durability.
- Mississippian sandstones are commonly found as aquifers.
- Mississippian shales are important sources of oil and gas.
- The Mississippian era witnessed the rise of primitive amphibians and the diversification of marine life.
- Mississippian forests were dominated by giant tree ferns and lycopods.
- Mississippian swamps were home to early tetrapods and insects.
- Mississippian climates were generally warm and humid, with seasonal variations.
- The Mississippian period ended with the onset of the Pennsylvanian period, marked by a significant drop in sea levels.
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from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects, a native or resident of Mississippi
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The Mississippian period of geologic history refers to the interval from approximately 360 to 318 million years ago.
Mississippian rocks are found in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world.
Mississippian limestones are often used as building materials due to their strength and durability.
Mississippian sandstones are commonly found as aquifers.
