Paleocene

Paleocene
Paleocene [pā′lē ə sēn΄]
adj.
[ PALEO- + -CENE]
[sometimes p-] designating or of the first geologic epoch of the Paleogene, characterized by lower sea levels, the development of modern mountain ranges, and the development of flowering plants, birds, and mammals
designating or of the first geologic epoch of the Paleogene, characterized by lower sea levels, the development of modern mountain ranges, and the development of flowering plants, birds, and mammals
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the Paleocene
the Paleocene Epoch or its rocks: see the geologic time chart in the Reference Supplement

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