Cretaceous
adjective
Relating to the last period of the Mesozoic era, when dinosaurs became extinct.
The dinosaur fossils found were from the cretaceous period.
Often appears as...
- cretaceous period
- cretaceous era
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Academic
noun
The final period of the Mesozoic era that came before the Tertiary period.
Many dinosaur species became extinct during the Cretaceous.
Often appears as...
- early cretaceous
- late cretaceous
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Academic
adjective
Relating to the last period of the Mesozoic era, when dinosaurs became extinct.
The dinosaur fossils found were from the cretaceous period.
Often appears as...
- cretaceous period
- cretaceous era
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The final period of the Mesozoic era that came before the Tertiary period.
Many dinosaur species became extinct during the Cretaceous.
Often appears as...
- early cretaceous
- late cretaceous
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Relevance
Used specifically to describe geological time, environments or fossils.
Cretaceous sedimentary rocks show distinct characteristics.
Pro Tip 2/3Paleontological Interest
Indicates a key time for dinosaur extinction; crucial for paleontology studies.
Many Cretaceous fossils provide clues about dinosaur biology.
Pro Tip 3/3Predominant Flora
Marked the emergence of flowering plants, affects discussions on plant evolution.
The Cretaceous witnessed the rise of angiosperms.
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Relevance
Used specifically to describe geological time, environments or fossils.
Cretaceous sedimentary rocks show distinct characteristics.
Pro Tip 2/3Paleontological Interest
Indicates a key time for dinosaur extinction; crucial for paleontology studies.
Many Cretaceous fossils provide clues about dinosaur biology.
Pro Tip 3/3Predominant Flora
Marked the emergence of flowering plants, affects discussions on plant evolution.
The Cretaceous witnessed the rise of angiosperms.
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Relevance
Used specifically to describe geological time, environments or fossils.
Cretaceous sedimentary rocks show distinct characteristics.
Pro Tip 2/3Paleontological Interest
Indicates a key time for dinosaur extinction; crucial for paleontology studies.
Many Cretaceous fossils provide clues about dinosaur biology.
Pro Tip 3/3Predominant Flora
Marked the emergence of flowering plants, affects discussions on plant evolution.
The Cretaceous witnessed the rise of angiosperms.
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Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
that we know of at least um and so what is sort of the the new science telling us about about that extinction event and importantly about how birds made it well it's important to remember that not all birds made it you know we had during the cretaceous we had this whole
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The Dinosaur's Fight for...
climate of the late cretaceous period the vegetation has transformed instead of conifers broad-leaved trees fill the forest canopy driving this quiet revolution among the
Video examples
Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
that we know of at least um and so what is sort of the the new science telling us about about that extinction event and importantly about how birds made it well it's important to remember that not all birds made it you know we had during the cretaceous we had this whole
Video examples
The Dinosaur's Fight for...
climate of the late cretaceous period the vegetation has transformed instead of conifers broad-leaved trees fill the forest canopy driving this quiet revolution among the
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Quote examples
Jack Horner
American Scientist
Triceratops is very common: they are the cows of the Cretaceous; they are everywhere.
Quote examples
Jack Horner
American Scientist
Triceratops is very common: they are the cows of the Cretaceous; they are everywhere.
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