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Vocabulary Entry
mesozoic
|adjective • noun
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adjective
Relating to the Mesozoic era, a period in geological time from about 252 to 66 million years ago, characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the first appearances of mammals and birds.
Example Sentences
"The Mesozoic period saw the rise and fall of many dinosaur species."
"Paleontologists study Mesozoic fossils to understand ancient ecosystems."
"The Mesozoic era is often called the Age of Dinosaurs."
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noun
The Mesozoic era, a major geological era in Earth's history.
Example Sentences
"The Mesozoic is divided into three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous."
"Many significant geological events occurred during the Mesozoic."
"The end of the Mesozoic marked a mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs."