paleocene epoch (Meaning)

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paleocene epoch (n)

from 63 million to 58 million years ago; appearance of birds and earliest mammals

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paleocene epoch Sentence Examples

  1. The Paleocene Epoch marked the dawn of the Cenozoic Era, following the devastating Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.
  2. During the Paleocene Epoch, Earth's climate was generally warmer and more humid than today.
  3. The appearance of primates, rodents, and bats characterized the Paleocene Epoch's mammalian evolution.
  4. Plant life in the Paleocene Epoch was dominated by ferns, mosses, and flowering plants.
  5. The supercontinent Laurasia had not yet fully separated during the Paleocene Epoch.
  6. The oceans during the Paleocene Epoch were teeming with marine life, including sharks, rays, and bony fish.
  7. The Indian subcontinent began its collision with Eurasia during the Paleocene Epoch.
  8. The world's first primates evolved in the trees of the Paleocene Epoch.
  9. The Paleocene Epoch lasted for approximately 10 million years, from 66.0 to 56.0 million years ago.
  10. The end of the Paleocene Epoch was marked by a significant global cooling event, known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.

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from 63 million to 58 million years ago; appearance of birds and earliest mammals

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The Paleocene Epoch marked the dawn of the Cenozoic Era, following the devastating Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.

During the Paleocene Epoch, Earth's climate was generally warmer and more humid than today.

The appearance of primates, rodents, and bats characterized the Paleocene Epoch's mammalian evolution.

Plant life in the Paleocene Epoch was dominated by ferns, mosses, and flowering plants.