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Permian
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Permian
of, denoting, or formed in the last period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Carboniferous and Triassic periods, which lasted for 60 000 000 years
Permian [′pər·mē·ən]
(geology)
The last period of geologic time in the Paleozoic era, from 280 to 225 million years ago.
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The most calamitous was at the end of the Permian era 251m years ago, when some 95% of all species were extinguished.
Wiped out! by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
Known from the fossil record as 'The Great Dying', this extinction occurred at the end of the Permian era 251 million years ago, when it eliminated 96 per cent of all sea life, including all of the early corals and trilobites.
Acid oceans: International scientists are now in little doubt about ... by Cribb, Julian / Ecos
The ``monuments'' are relics of the Triassic and Permian eras, eroded by wind and water.
UTAH'S MONUMENT VALLEY WOWS TOURISTS WITH WONDERS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
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