The Carboniferous Period lasted 60 million years and saw the formation of Pangea, excess atmospheric oxygen, and the evolution of lignin in trees. Large coal deposits formed and fueled the first industrial revolution. Gigantic amphibians and insects evolved, while ancient species like the trilobite began to go extinct. The Carboniferous Period (meaning “carbon bearer”) is […]
The Carboniferous period, lasting 60 million years, saw the evolution of abundant terrestrial life, including reptiles and mammals. High oxygen levels allowed for giant arthropods, while lignin-rich trees and swamps created vast carbon deposits. Marine life was recovering from extinctions, but the period was not great for marine genres. The Carboniferous period is a geological […]
