eocene epoch

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Noun eocene epoch has 1 sense

Eocene, Eocene epoch - from 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals
--₁ is a kind of epoch
--₁ is a part of Tertiary, Tertiary period

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Eocene Epoch

Description:

The Eocene Epoch is a geological time period that occurred between approximately 56 and 33.9 million years ago. It was known for its warm climate and diverse flora and fauna.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A division of the geologic timescale that indicates the early period of the Cenozoic Era.

Example sentence: The Eocene Epoch is characterized by the expansion of mammalian groups and the emergence of modern primates.

Related products: Books about the Eocene Epoch

Sense 2:

A specific period in Earth's history marked by its warm climate and diverse ecosystems.

Example sentence: Fossils from the Eocene Epoch reveal the existence of large tropical forests and a wide range of mammals.