Just to name a few: Major ice age towards the end of the period. Highest ever oxygen levels (35%) in Earth's history reached. Synapsids, the ancestors of mammals, evolved. I recently wrote an article about the Carboniferous period for my blog. read more
Just to name a few: * Major ice age towards the end of the period. * Highest ever oxygen levels (35%) in Earth’s history reached. * Synapsids, the ancestors of mammals, evolved. read more
The Carboniferous Period occurred from about 354 to 290 million years ago during the late Paleozoic Era. The term "Carboniferous" comes from England, in reference to the rich deposits of coal that occur there. These deposits of coal occur throughout northern Europe, Asia, and midwestern and eastern North America. read more
The Carboniferous Period lasted from about 359.2 to 299 million years ago* during the late Paleozoic Era. The term "Carboniferous" comes from England, in reference to the rich deposits of coal that occur there. These deposits of coal occur throughout northern Europe, Asia, and midwestern and eastern North America. read more