Pleistocene

Synonyms of Pleistocene

• Ice Age
• Glacial period
• Quaternary period

Collocations of Pleistocene

Pleistocene epoch

Frequency: 80 %

The Pleistocene epoch was characterized by repeated glaciations.

Pleistocene ice age

Frequency: 75 %

The Pleistocene ice age had a major impact on the distribution of species.

Pleistocene era

Frequency: 70 %

The Pleistocene era saw the evolution of many large mammals.

Pleistocene period

Frequency: 65 %

During the Pleistocene period, the Earth experienced significant climate changes.

Pleistocene fossils

Frequency: 60 %

Paleontologists study Pleistocene fossils to learn about ancient life forms.

Idiomatic Expressions for Pleistocene

• Phrase: Pleistocene megafauna
  Meaning: refers to the large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, such as mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant sloths
  Usage: The extinction of the Pleistocene megafauna is a topic of great interest and debate among scientists.