Zanclean
Zanclean is the firts epoch of the Pliocene, also know as Early Pliocene. This period lasts from 5,333 to 2,580 million years ago, after which the Pleistocene begins.[1] At that time, several animal species existed, including early human ancestors like Australopihtecus.[2]
In the sea, one might encounter the giant prehistoric megatooth shark known as Carcharocles megalodon and the famous giant sperm whale Livyatan from example.[3]
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References
- ↑ Delmontian | Encyclopedia.com. www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ↑ Wood, B.. Human evolution: taxonomy and paleobiology. Journal of Anatomy 197 ( Pt 1) (Pt 1) (2000-07). p. 19–60. doi:10.1046/j.1469-7580.2000.19710019.x.
- ↑ (PDF) Historical and nomenclatural remarks on some megatoothed shark teeth (Elasmobranchii, Otodontidae) from the Cenozoic of New Jersey (U.S.A.) (in en). ResearchGate. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
