was marked by the dominance of large, iconic dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Brachiosaurus

the first vertebrates to evolve true powered flight

consists of dolomite, shales or clay stones, and evaporites that were deposited during the middle and late Triassic epochs.

The Mesozoic Era was punctuated by periodic episodes of

First True Mammals

the Siberian Traps eruptions during what extinction

(about 235 million to 201 million years ago)

witnessed the final chapter of the dinosaur era, including the emergence of feathered and avian dinosaurs

(201-145 million years ago)

They are often referred to as "mammal-like reptiles"

distinctive fan- shaped leaves and were likely an important part of the Triassic flora.

seed-bearing plants, were the dominant group of plants during the Triassic

They were characterized by their teeth being set in sockets (thecodont dentition), which is a feature shared with some modern reptiles and mammals

252 to 66 million years ago.

They were small to medium-sized reptiles with elongated bodies and long necks.

palm-like plants with large compound leaves and reproductive structures in the form of cones.

contributed to significant changes in atmospheric composition and global temperature, often leading to mass extinction events.

sequence of sedimentary rock strata, consists of limestone and dolomite beds and represents the marine part of the middle Triassic

The Mesozoic Era came to a dramatic end with the _ extinction event

led to the creation of diverse geological features,

(145-66 million years ago)

(252 million to 247 million years ago)

The Mesozoic Era was characterized by a prolonged "greenhouse" climate, with significantly higher levels of atmospheric _ and _compared to the present day.

occupied a range of ecological niches and played crucial roles in their respective ecosystems.

was a pivotal period in the Earth's history that spanned approximately 252 to 66 million years ag

had segmented bodies, jointed appendages, and exoskeletons.

have naked seeds, meaning they are not enclosed within a fruit.

were small and lizard-like in appearance.

lizard-like appearance and diverse body forms. "stem reptiles,

THE GOLDEN AGE OF DINOSAURS

Agile, Carnivorous Dinosaur

Massive, Long-necked dinosaur

(about 247 million to 235 million years ago)

characterized by their needle-like or scale-like leaves and cone-bearing reproductive structures.

Early forms of beetles, dragonflies, and other insect groups can be found in the Triassic fossil record.

include trees such as Araucaria, Voltzia, and Walchia.

derived from creta, Latin for “chalk,” and was first proposed by J.B.J. Omalius d’Halloy in 1822.

This contributed to the proliferation of lush, tropical environments that were well-suited for the flourishing of dinosaurs and other reptilian life forms.

(flowering plants)

consists of sandstone layers of the lower Triassic series and is part of the Germanic Trias supergroup.

sea scorpions

(252-201 million years ago)

saw the first appearance of dinosaurs and the rise of many other reptilian species.

"Age of Reptiles"