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The Mesozoic Era, often called the "Age of Reptiles," lasted from about 252 to 66 million years ago and is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the emergence of mammals and birds. In contrast, the Cenozoic Era, which began around 66 million years ago and continues to the present, is known as the "Age of Mammals," marked by the rapid evolution and diversification of mammals and birds following the extinction of the dinosaurs. Additionally, the Cenozoic Era features significant geological changes and the formation of modern ecosystems.
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What era and period occurred in 251 to 65 million years ago?
An era is a span of time, so there was no era at that time. It was, however, the end of one era and the beginning of another. More specifically it was the end of the Mesozoic and the beginning of the Cenozoic.
Did Africa push into Europe and form the alps during the Cenozoic era?
No, Africa did not push into Europe to form the Alps during the Cenozoic era. The formation of the Alps is primarily attributed to the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, which began during the late Mesozoic and continued into the Cenozoic. This tectonic activity led to significant mountain-building processes, resulting in the Alps as we know them today.
What era has been called the Age of Mammals?
This era, the Cenozoic era, is the age of mammals. But among botanists and paleobotanists, it is known as the age of flowers -- the anthophyta.The extinction of the dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era allowed mammals to proliferate and diversify.
Which era is called creepers era?
Mesozoic era is called the era of creepers.In this era there are three periods viz Triassic,Jurassic and carboniferous. It is found that in Triassic era, reptiles were evolved and in Jurassic era they were dominant.That is why Mesozoic era is called the era of creepers/reptiles.
The Age of Reptiles occurred during the Era?
The Age of Reptiles occurred during the Mesozoic Era. This era is subdivided into three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. The Age of Reptiles was characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles.
What is the period of the mesozoic era?
The Paleozoic precedes the Mesozoic. And our current era, the Cenozoic, follows the Mesozoic.
Which is not an era of the phanerozoic era?
The Paleozoic precedes the Mesozoic. And our current era, the Cenozoic, follows the Mesozoic.
Which was NOT a subdivision of the Mesozoic era?
The Cenozoic era was not a subdivision of the Mesozoic era. The Mesozoic era is subdivided into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
What are the three era’s in the Phanerozoic eon?
mesozoic
What is the correct order for the major geological eras?
Precambrian Era Paleozoic Era Mesozoic Era Cenozoic Era
Which era follows the end of the Cretaceous period?
Mesozoic Era
Which describes the correct order of the geologic time scale from oldest to most recent?
ok im going to start off by saying this, the last answerer is stupid, and doesnt know what he is talking about. it goes from: PERIOD ERA EPOCH there you go ;)
What are the three era's in phanerozoic eon?
The three eras in the Phanerozoic eon are the Paleozoic era, Mesozoic era, and Cenozoic era. These eras represent distinct periods in Earth's history with unique biological and geological developments. The Phanerozoic eon spans from approximately 541 million years ago to the present day.
Of the following did not occur during the Cenozoic era?
The extinction of the dinosaurs did not occur during the Cenozoic era. Dinosaurs went extinct at the end of the Mesozoic era, which preceded the Cenozoic era.
Cenozoic paleozoic and mesozoic are examples of what?
Cenozoic, Paleozoic, and Mesozoic are examples of geological eras that represent distinct time periods in Earth's history. They help classify and organize the vast timeline of Earth's evolutionary and climatic changes. Each era is characterized by specific events, such as the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic era or the dominance of dinosaurs in the Mesozoic era.
How does the climate of the Cenozoic era compare to the climate of the mesozoic era?
it is cooler {apex}
Overall how does the climate of the Cenozoic era compare to the climate near the end of the Mesozoic era?
The climate of the Cenozoic era was generally cooler and more variable compared to the relatively warm and stable climate of the Mesozoic era. The Cenozoic era experienced significant fluctuations in temperature, including periods of glaciation, whereas the Mesozoic era was characterized by a more uniform greenhouse climate.
