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permian

/ˈpɜː.mi.ən/

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noun

/ˈpɜː.mi.ən/C1formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее геологический период, длившийся примерно с 280 до 230 миллионов лет назад, известный разнообразием рептилий и формированием суперконтинента Пангея.

A proper noun referring to a geological period that lasted from approximately 280 to 230 million years ago, known for the diversification of reptiles and the formation of the supercontinent Pangaea.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Geological periodC1formalscientific

    The last period of the Paleozoic Era, lasting from about 299 to 251 million years ago, known for the diversification of reptiles and the largest mass extinction event.

    ruПермский период

    • The Permian period ended with the most severe extinction event in Earth's history.
    • Fossils from the Permian show a great diversity of early reptiles.
    • The supercontinent Pangaea was fully formed during the Permian.
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