norian (Meaning)
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norian (a.)
Pertaining to the upper portion of the Laurentian rocks.
Synonyms & Antonyms of norian
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norian Sentence Examples
- The norian stratum of the Upper Triassic period yielded a wealth of invertebrate fossils.
- The norian stage is characterized by a warm, shallow marine environment.
- Norian ammonites exhibit a diverse range of morphologies, including planispiral and evolute forms.
- Large rhynchonellid brachiopods are common in norian deposits.
- The norian extinction event marks the end of the Triassic period and the beginning of the Jurassic.
- Volcanic activity associated with the norian extinction event released large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
- The norian extinction event caused a significant turnover in marine ecosystems.
- Norian dinosaurs, such as Coelophysis, were small and agile bipeds.
- The norian period saw the rise of the first mammals, which were small, shrew-like creatures.
- The norian landscape was dominated by coniferous forests and ferns.
FAQs About the word norian
Pertaining to the upper portion of the Laurentian rocks.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The norian stratum of the Upper Triassic period yielded a wealth of invertebrate fossils.
The norian stage is characterized by a warm, shallow marine environment.
Norian ammonites exhibit a diverse range of morphologies, including planispiral and evolute forms.
Large rhynchonellid brachiopods are common in norian deposits.
