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Cambrian Period
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Devonian Period
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The Devonian Period
417 to 354 Million Years Ago

Established Theory:

Start:

Graptolite, lowest occurrence of Monograptus uniformis.

Index Fossils:

Trilobites, Graptolites, Brachiopod and Conodont

Evolution:

Numerous fishes, other sharks, amphibians, lung fishes, seed plants, first trees, wingless insects

Geography:

Three major continental masses, warmer climate, erosion of mountains

Rocks:

Limestone, dolostone, shale and sandstone.


Alternative Theory:

In Progress


Conclusions:

In Progress