During the Silurian period, significant events included the diversification of jawed fish, the colonization of land by plants and invertebrates, and the formation of coral reefs. This period also saw the development of the first forests and the evolution of early arthropods.
The first vascular plants appeared during the Silurian period, about 420 million years ago. These plants had specialized tissues that allowed them to transport water and nutrients throughout their bodies, which was a significant evolutionary advancement.
The Silurian period followed the Ordovician period.
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Yes, there were volcanoes present during the Silurian Period, but they were not as widespread or active as in some other periods. Volcanic activity during the Silurian likely contributed to changes in the Earth's climate and the composition of the atmosphere.
The Silurian period started off with a mass extinction of 60% of all marine life. During the Silurian bony fishes evolved setting the stage for the Devonian, which is referred to as the "Age of the Fish".
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The Silurian period spans from 443 to 419 million years ago. The earliest dinosaurs evolved 231 million years ago. That means there were no dinosaurs at all during the Silurian.
Silurian period
Reef-building corals
Reef-building corals
Silurian Period 408 - 438 Million Years Ago