Aman Yadav - Founder at Anthroholic

Aman Yadav

Aman Yadav is the founder of Anthroholic, a platform dedicated to making Anthropology accessible and engaging for learners worldwide. Driven by a deep passion for the subject, he created Anthroholic to share knowledge and spark curiosity about human societies, cultures, and evolution. Alongside his work in Anthropology education, Aman is also an experienced marketing strategist, having worked with global organizations across various sectors. He hails from India and is committed to bridging the gap between academic insight and practical learning.
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The Mesozoic Era, often known as the Age of Reptiles, marks a pivotal time in Earth's history characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the emergence of flowering plants and modern mammals. This era is divided into three geologic periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.

Mesozoic Era

The Mesozoic Era, often known as the Age of Reptiles, marks a pivotal time in Earth's history characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the emergence of flowering plants and modern mammals. This era is divided into three geologic periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.

The Cenozoic Era, also known as the Age of Mammals, is the current and most recent of the three Phanerozoic geological eras, following the Mesozoic Era and extending from 66 million years ago to the present day.

Cenozoic Era

The Cenozoic Era, also known as the Age of Mammals, is the current and most recent of the three Phanerozoic geological eras, following the Mesozoic Era and extending from 66 million years ago to the present day.

The Cretaceous period, spanning from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago, is the last geological period of the Mesozoic Era, following the Jurassic period and preceding the Paleogene period.

Cretaceous Period

The Cretaceous period, spanning from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago, is the last geological period of the Mesozoic Era, following the Jurassic period and preceding the Paleogene period.

The Permian period, occurring approximately 299 to 252 million years ago, signifies the final epoch of the Paleozoic era, pre-dating the Mesozoic era, and is known for its immense biodiversity and the eventual mass extinction event.

Permian Period

The Permian period, occurring approximately 299 to 252 million years ago, signifies the final epoch of the Paleozoic era, pre-dating the Mesozoic era, and is known for its immense biodiversity and the eventual mass extinction event.

The Carboniferous Period, spanning from approximately 359.2 to 299 million years ago, is a fascinating epoch in Earth's geologic history. Derived from the Latin word 'Carbonifer', meaning 'coal-bearing,' the period was named for its extensive coal beds.

Carboniferous Period

The Carboniferous Period, spanning from approximately 359.2 to 299 million years ago, is a fascinating epoch in Earth's geologic history. Derived from the Latin word 'Carbonifer', meaning 'coal-bearing,' the period was named for its extensive coal beds.

The Silurian Era, one of the six Paleozoic eras, is an important period in Earth's history. Spanning from 443.8 million to 419.2 million years ago, it saw significant changes in the planet's biodiversity, climate, and geographical features.

Silurian Era

The Silurian Era, one of the six Paleozoic eras, is an important period in Earth's history. Spanning from 443.8 million to 419.2 million years ago, it saw significant changes in the planet's biodiversity, climate, and geographical features.

The Cambrian Period, roughly 541 to 485.4 million years ago, marks a significant era in the history of life on Earth[1]. During this time, a remarkable explosion of diversity occurred, with the first appearance of many multicellular organisms and early forms of many major groups of animals alive today.

Cambrian Era

The Cambrian Period, roughly 541 to 485.4 million years ago, marks a significant era in the history of life on Earth[1]. During this time, a remarkable explosion of diversity occurred, with the first appearance of many multicellular organisms and early forms of many major groups of animals alive today.

The Devonian Period, roughly spanning from 419.2 million to 358.9 million years ago, is often referred to as the "Age of Fishes". It witnessed a significant increase in the diversity of marine life forms and a shift in the continental configuration, all of which have significantly impacted life on Earth.

Devonian Period

The Devonian Period, roughly spanning from 419.2 million to 358.9 million years ago, is often referred to as the "Age of Fishes". It witnessed a significant increase in the diversity of marine life forms and a shift in the continental configuration, all of which have significantly impacted life on Earth.

The Jurassic Period, extending from about 200 million to 145 million years ago, is the middle segment of the Mesozoic Era, sandwiched between the Triassic and the Cretaceous Periods.

Jurassic Period

The Jurassic Period, extending from about 200 million to 145 million years ago, is the middle segment of the Mesozoic Era, sandwiched between the Triassic and the Cretaceous Periods.

The Holocene is the current geological epoch, extending from around 11,700 years ago following the last major ice age until now. Its beginning marks the advent of a warm period that has remained relatively stable, providing a favorable environment for the flourishing of human civilization.

Holocene Epoch

The Holocene is the current geological epoch, extending from around 11,700 years ago following the last major ice age until now. Its beginning marks the advent of a warm period that has remained relatively stable, providing a favorable environment for the flourishing of human civilization.

In the context of the geological time scale, a 'period' is a substantial, but not the largest, division of time that is recognized for its unique geological conditions. Each period in the Earth's history is characterized by specific changes in the planet's geology and biosphere.

Period

In the context of the geological time scale, a 'period' is a substantial, but not the largest, division of time that is recognized for its unique geological conditions. Each period in the Earth's history is characterized by specific changes in the planet's geology and biosphere.

An epoch is a unit of time that demarcates specific eras, with each epoch characterizing a unique stage in the timeline of the universe, planet, or any other entity. In geology, epochs are used to subdivide the eras of the geologic time scale into smaller segments to present a more detailed view of Earth's history.

Epoch

An epoch is a unit of time that demarcates specific eras, with each epoch characterizing a unique stage in the timeline of the universe, planet, or any other entity. In geology, epochs are used to subdivide the eras of the geologic time scale into smaller segments to present a more detailed view of Earth's history.