Paleontological Discoveries

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a geologic period that occurred approximately 299 to 251 million years ago, known for its diverse plant and animal life

  • The Permian period is known for its vast biodiversity and the emergence of many new species.
  • The Permian era was like a huge party for all the different kinds of animals.
  • The Permian was poppin' with all sorts of cool creatures back in the day.
  • The Permian was a time when life on Earth was really hitting its stride, like a well-oiled machine.

noun a fossilized piece of dung or feces

  • The archaeologist discovered a coprolite during the excavation of the ancient site.
  • Hey, did you hear about the fossilized poop they found? It's called a coprolite!
  • Check out this ancient turd they dug up, they call it a coprolite!
  • His excuses for being late were like coprolites - old, fossilized, and full of crap.