senonian (Meaning)

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senonian (a.)

In european geology, a name given to the middle division of the Upper Cretaceous formation.

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senonian Sentence Examples

  1. The Senonian stage marks the end of the Cretaceous period in the geologic record.
  2. Senonian strata are rich in marine fossils, indicating a marine environment during this time.
  3. The Senonian age is known for its abundant chalk and limestone deposits.
  4. The Senonian Sea covered much of Europe, Asia, and North America, leaving behind extensive sedimentary formations.
  5. The boundary between the Turonian and Senonian stages is marked by a significant extinction event.
  6. Senonian sediments have been used to uncover the environmental conditions of the Cretaceous period.
  7. The chalk cliffs of Dover, England, are a notable example of Senonian deposits.
  8. The Senonian period witnessed the rise of eutherian mammals, ancestors of modern-day placental mammals.
  9. Senonian amber preserves insects and other organisms, providing insights into the biodiversity of the period.
  10. The Senonian succession offers valuable clues about the paleoceanography and paleoclimatology of the Cretaceous era.

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In european geology, a name given to the middle division of the Upper Cretaceous formation.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The Senonian stage marks the end of the Cretaceous period in the geologic record.

Senonian strata are rich in marine fossils, indicating a marine environment during this time.

The Senonian age is known for its abundant chalk and limestone deposits.

The Senonian Sea covered much of Europe, Asia, and North America, leaving behind extensive sedimentary formations.