Cenozoic
noting or pertaining to the present era, beginning 65 million years ago and characterized by the ascendancy of mammals.
the Cenozoic Era or group of systems.
Origin of Cenozoic
1- Also Cainozoic.
Words Nearby Cenozoic
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How to use Cenozoic in a sentence
What physical characteristics of the earth helped in the development of new animal forms in the Cenozoic era?
The Meaning of Evolution | Samuel Christian SchmuckerThe Cenozoic era comprises two divisions,—the Tertiary period and the Quaternary period.
The Elements of Geology | William Harmon NortonThere is a laboratory of invertebrate paleontology of Cenozoic and Mesozoic age, with a corps of paleontologists.
Paleozoic means "ancient life;" Mesozoic, "middle life;" Cenozoic, "recent life."
Famous Men of Science | Sarah K. BoltonThe next geological era is the Cenozoic, or period of modern life.
The Meaning of Evolution | Samuel Christian Schmucker
British Dictionary definitions for Cenozoic
Caenozoic Cainozoic
/ (ˌsiːnəʊˈzəʊɪk) /
of, denoting, or relating to the most recent geological era, which began 65 000 000 years ago: characterized by the development and increase of the mammals
the Cenozoic the Cenozoic era
Origin of Cenozoic
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Scientific definitions for Cenozoic
[ sĕn′ə-zō′ĭk ]
The most recent era of geologic time, from about 65 million years ago to the present. The Cenozoic Era is characterized by the formation of modern continents and the diversification of mammals and plants. Grasses also evolved during the Cenozoic. The climate was warm and tropical toward the beginning of the era and cooled significantly in the second half, leading to several ice ages. Humans first appeared near the end of this era. See Chart at geologic time.
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