Neoproterozoic

English

Etymology

neo- + Proterozoic

Adjective

Neoproterozoic (not comparable)

  1. (geology) Of a geologic era within the Proterozoic eon; comprises the Tonian, Cryogenian and Ediacaran periods from about 1000 to 544 million years ago, when algae and sponges flourished.

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Proper noun

Neoproterozoic

  1. (geology) The Neoproterozoic era.

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See also

  • Appendix:Geologic timescale

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