Neogene

Speech parts

1. Neogene - Adjective

2. Neogene - Proper noun

Meaning

Neogene (not comparable)

(geology) Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene and Holocene epochs from about 26 million years ago to the present.

Neogene

(geology) The Neogene period.

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Between the Paleogene and the Neogene is when today's beetles developed. Source: Internet

During the Middle Miocene this zone was affected by intensive calc-alkaline Pácskay, Z., Lexa, J., Szákacs, A., 2006, Geochronology of Neogene magmatism in the Carpathian arc and intra-Carpathian area. Source: Internet

In 2009, it was decided to make the Quaternary the youngest period of the Cenozoic Era with its base at 2.588 Mya and including the Gelasian stage, which was formerly considered part of the Neogene Period and Pliocene Epoch. Source: Internet

Some authors believe that the subduction process is still ongoing, which is a matter of debate (van Dijk & Scheepers, 1995). van Dijk, J.P., and Scheepers, P.J.J. (1995); Neogene rotations in the Calabrian Arc. Source: Internet

Flora and fauna Scene featuring Miocene (Early Neogene) fauna Marine and continental flora and fauna were fairly modern at this time. Source: Internet

For example, volcanic rock from the Paleogene and Neogene periods (66 million - 2.6 million years ago) occurs in the San Juan Mountains and in other areas. Source: Internet

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