Permian
adjective
noting or pertaining to a period of the Paleozoic Era occurring from about 280 to 230 million years ago and characterized by a profusion of amphibian species.
post-Permian
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a word derived from
Permian.
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While the vast majority of post-Permian species were carnivorous, Atopodentatus was using its large front teeth and wide mouth to loosen algae from the ocean floor, the researchers argue.
From National Geographic ● May 6, 2016
