|
| |
|
The Carboniferous Period
354 to 290 Million Years Ago
Established Theory:
Start: |
Conodont, above lowest occurrence of Siphonodella sulcata. |
Index Fossils: |
Trilobites, Brachiopod, Coral, Graptolites, Crinoid and Ammonoid |
Evolution: |
Insects, amphibians, reptiles; fishes, clams, crustaceans |
Geography: |
Continental collisions, formation of the supercontinent Pangea, mountain formations, uniform, tropical, and humid climate |
Rocks: |
Sandstone, shale, coal, ironstone, flint, conglomerate, limestone and coal |
Alternative Theory:
In Progress
Conclusions:
In Progress
| |
|