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First major extinction (c. 440 mya): Climate change (relatively severe

and sudden global cooling) seems to have been at work at the first of

these-the end-Ordovician mass extinction that caused such pronounced

change in marine life (little or no life existed on land at that time). 25%

of families lost (a family may consist of a few to thousands of species).

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Which eras ended with a mass extinction?

Two major eras that ended with mass extinctions are the Permian-Triassic extinction event, which marked the end of the Permian period, and the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, which marked the end of the Cretaceous period. These events had profound impacts on life on Earth, leading to the loss of a significant number of species.


The largest extinction the world has ever known occurred at the end of which period?

The largest extinction event known is the Permian-Triassic Extinction Event, 250 million years ago. It is nicknamed "The Great Dying" in reference to how 96% of all known marine animals and 70% of all known terrestrial vertebrates at the time went extinct due to climatic changes because of volcanic eruptions and the formation of Pangaea.


When was the first mass extinction?

540 million years ago was the first mass extinction


Which two eras ended with mass extinction?

The Permian-Triassic extinction event, around 252 million years ago, marked the end of the Permian period and the beginning of the Triassic period. It is the most severe extinction event in Earth's history, wiping out approximately 95% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species. The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, about 66 million years ago, ended the Cretaceous period and led to the extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs and about 75% of all plant and animal species.


What happened at the end of the Mesozoic era but did not happen at the end of the Paleozoic era?

There were major asteroid impacts.

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What are the extinction of animals in the very distant past?

There were five major extinction events in the past. They are called the Cretaceous-Tertiary (or K-T) extinction event, the late Devonian mass extinction, the Permian mass extinction, the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction and the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction event.


What is the a period of time called when many species disappeared?

A major extinction event.


What was the second major extinction event?

i dont know y u askin me ;D


What is the name of the major extinction that preceded the Mesozoic era?

The major extinction that preceded the Mesozoic era is called the Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known as the Great Dying. It occurred around 252 million years ago and is considered the most severe mass extinction event in Earth's history, wiping out approximately 96% of marine species and 70% of land species.


What was the major event of the Jurassic Period?

i heard that it was the exsistance and extinction of the dinosours and the continuing breakup of Pangaea


What happened at the end of both the mesozoic and palezoic eras?

There were major asteroid impacts. #fuckschool #imheretohelp


What survived the extinction event of the dinosaurs-?

Avian dinosaurs survived the extinction event of the dinosaurs.


What evidence supports the idea that extinction is a natural event?

the idea that extinction evedince is a natural event


What is a synonym for mass extinction?

Catastrophic extinction event.


How do I use Permian Extinction in a sentence?

No, child, I was not a witness to the Permian Extinction. The Permian extinction event is the only known mass extinction of insects. The Permian extinction event occurred about 252 million years ago.


What major event in Earth's history began about 225 million years ago?

The major event that began about 225 million years ago was the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event, which marked the end of the Triassic Period and the start of the Jurassic Period. This event led to the extinction of approximately 50% of marine life species and set the stage for the dominance of dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period.


What may have caused the first mass extinction 65 million years ago?

The leading theory for the first mass extinction 65 million years ago is a catastrophic event such as an asteroid impact. This event is believed to have led to environmental changes that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species.