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The Silurian Period
443 to 417 Million Years Ago
Established Theory:
Start: |
Graptolites, lowest occurrences of Parakidograptus acuminatus and Akidograptus ascensus. |
Index Fossils: |
Trilobites, Graptolites, Coral and Nautiloid Cephalopod |
Evolution: |
Coral reefs; giant scorpions; first jawed fish |
Geography: |
Rising mountains, continent fragmenting resulting in six continents, deeper seas |
Rocks: |
limestone, dolomite and salts |
Alternative Theory:
In Progress
Conclusions:
In Progress
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