permian period

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Noun permian period has 1 sense

Permian, Permian period - from 280 million to 230 million years ago; reptiles
--₁ is a kind of period, geological period
--₁ is a part of Paleozoic, Paleozoic era

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Permian period

Definition: The Permian period is the final period of the Paleozoic Era, lasting from approximately 298.9 million to 251.902 million years ago. It is characterized by the diverse evolution of abundant plant and animal life on land and in the oceans.

Sense 1: (Noun) The geologic period during which the Permian system was deposited.

Example sentence: Fossils found in the rocks of the Permian period provide important clues about the Earth's ancient ecosystems.

Sense 2: (Adjective) Relating to or characteristic of the Permian period.

Example sentence: The Permian fauna includes unique species that were distinct from those found in preceding or succeeding periods.

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