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What is the longest period in the Mesozoic era?
What is the longest period in the Mesozoic era?
Cretaceous Period
Conifers were the dominant terrestrial plants throughout the entire Mesozoic era.
Conifers were the dominant terrestrial plants throughout the entire Mesozoic era.
True
Flowering plants became widespread during the Mesozoic era.
Flowering plants became widespread during the Mesozoic era.
False
Study Notes
Cretaceous Period
- The Cretaceous is the longest geological period within the Mesozoic era.
- Notable marine predation includes Tylosaurus, a genus of mosasaurs, hunting Xipachtinus, a type of ray-finned fish.
Conifers
- Conifers dominated terrestrial ecosystems throughout most of the Mesozoic era, showcasing their adaptability and ecological importance.
- Flowering plants, or angiosperms, emerged towards the end of the Mesozoic but did not become common until the subsequent Cenozoic era.
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Explore the Cretaceous Period, the longest era of the Mesozoic, characterized by significant developments in flora and fauna. This quiz will also cover the dominance of conifers as terrestrial plants during this time and the emergence of flowering plants. Test your knowledge of this fascinating period in Earth's history.
