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The Jurassic Period
206 to 144 Million Years Ago
Established Theory:
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Near lowest occurrence of smooth Psiloceras planorbis ammonite group. |
Index Fossils: |
Ammonites, Graptolites and Gastropod |
Evolution: |
Many seagoing reptiles; early large dinosaurs; later, flying reptiles (pterosaurs), earliest known birds |
Geography: |
Forming of the Atlantic, splitting of Pangea, warmer climate |
Rocks: |
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Alternative Theory:
In Progress
Conclusions:
In Progress
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