The Cenozoic era
Eon - Phanerozoic (most distant) Era - Cenozoic Period - Quaternary Epoch - Holocene (most recent)
The Cenozoic Era, which began about 66 million years ago and continues to the present, is considered the most recent geological era in Earth's history. It is characterized by the emergence and diversification of mammals and birds following the mass extinction event that marked the end of the Mesozoic Era. Fossils from this era are more recent compared to those from earlier geological periods, providing crucial insights into the evolution of modern ecosystems and species. Thus, when referring to the Cenozoic as the most recent fossil record, it highlights its proximity to current biological and environmental conditions.
We are currently in the Cenozoioc Era (sub-era Tertiary); the era is divided into 3 periods, starting with the Palaeogene, then the Neogene, & now the Quaternary period. The era before this one was called the Mesozoic Era
We are currently in the Quaternary period, which is the most recent geological period within the Cenozoic era. The Quaternary period began approximately 2.6 million years ago and is characterized by the presence of ice ages and the evolution of early humans.
The 3 eras of geologic time is Palezozoic era, Mesozoic era, and Cecozoic era
The most recent Ice Age
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Cenozoic Era
paleozoic era
Smilodon lived in a geological era recent enough in history that the atmosphere would have been virtually the same as it is today.
Cenozoic refers to the current geological era that began about 66 million years ago and continues to the present day. It is characterized by the diversification and dominance of mammals and birds, as well as the rise of the modern continents and climate patterns.