Vocabulary Entry

pleistocene

|noun • adjective

noun

A geological epoch that lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, characterized by the appearance of glaciers and the development of modern flora and fauna.

Example Sentences

"The Pleistocene was a significant time for the evolution of many species."

"Fossils from the Pleistocene provide insight into Earth's climate history."

"Researchers are studying Pleistocene ice cores to understand past temperatures."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Pleistocene era saw the rise of mammoths and saber-toothed cats."

"Pleistocene sediments can be found in many regions across the globe."

"The Pleistocene climate was drastically different from our current one."