Paleozoic

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Pronunciation: /ˌpeɪliəˈzoʊɪk/

Definitions of Paleozoic

noun the Paleozoic era

Example Sentences

A1 The Paleozoic era is known for the emergence of complex life forms like trilobites.

A2 During the Paleozoic period, the Earth's climate was significantly different than it is today.

B1 The Paleozoic era lasted for about 300 million years and saw the rise of early reptiles.

B2 Many major groups of animals first appeared during the Paleozoic era, including insects and amphibians.

C1 The Paleozoic era is divided into six periods, each characterized by distinct geological and biological events.

C2 Paleontologists study the fossils from the Paleozoic era to learn more about the evolution of life on Earth.

adjective relating to or denoting the era between the Precambrian eon and the Mesozoic era, comprising the Paleozoic era.

Example Sentences

A1 The Paleozoic era was a long time ago.

A2 Fossils from the Paleozoic period can be found in museums.

B1 Scientists study the Paleozoic rocks to learn more about ancient life forms.

B2 The Paleozoic era was characterized by the diversification of marine life forms.

C1 Advanced research techniques have allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the Paleozoic era.

C2 The Paleozoic era saw the emergence of complex land plants and early vertebrates.

Examples of Paleozoic in a Sentence

formal The Paleozoic era is known for the diversification of marine life.

informal I find it fascinating how many different creatures lived during the Paleozoic era.

slang The Paleozoic times were lit with all kinds of cool sea creatures.

figurative Exploring the Paleozoic era is like stepping into a time machine to witness ancient marine life.

Grammatical Forms of Paleozoic

plural

Paleozoics

comparative

more Paleozoic

superlative

most Paleozoic

present tense

Paleozoics

future tense

will be Paleozoic

perfect tense

have been Paleozoic

continuous tense

is being Paleozoic

singular

Paleozoic

positive degree

Paleozoic

infinitive

to be Paleozoic

gerund

being Paleozoic

participle

Paleozoic

Origin and Evolution of Paleozoic

First Known Use: 1838 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'Paleozoic' originates from the Greek words 'paleo' meaning ancient and 'zoic' meaning life.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the era of geological time from about 570 to 245 million years ago, the term 'Paleozoic' has evolved to encompass a specific era in Earth's history characterized by the presence of abundant marine life and the emergence of early land plants and animals.