Permo-Carboniferous
Permo-Carboniferous[edit | edit source]
The Permo-Carboniferous period is a geological term used to describe the late Carboniferous and early Permian periods. This era is significant for its role in the formation of coal deposits and the evolution of amphibians and reptiles.
Geology[edit | edit source]
The Permo-Carboniferous period is characterized by the formation of extensive coal deposits. These deposits were formed from the remains of plants that grew in swamps and peat bogs. The plant material was buried and compressed over millions of years, forming coal. This process is known as coalification.
Paleontology[edit | edit source]
The Permo-Carboniferous period saw significant evolutionary developments. The first amphibians evolved from fish during this period, adapting to life on land. The first reptiles also appeared, evolving from amphibians. These early reptiles were small, lizard-like creatures that laid hard-shelled eggs.
Climate[edit | edit source]
The climate during the Permo-Carboniferous period was warm and humid, ideal for the growth of lush vegetation. However, towards the end of the period, the climate became cooler and drier, leading to the extinction of many plant species.
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