Vocabulary Entry

paleocene

|noun • adjective

noun

A geologic epoch that lasted from about 66 to 56 million years ago.

Example Sentences

"The Paleocene period saw the rise of many new mammal species."

"Fossils from the Paleocene provide insights into early mammalian evolution."

"Scientists study the Paleocene to understand climate changes that occurred after the dinosaurs."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Paleocene mammals were generally small and adapted to various environments."

"The paleocene strata in this region are rich in fossilized plant material."

"Paleocene climates were warmer than those of the preceding Cretaceous period."