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Facts About The Jurassic Time Period
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The Jurassic period, better known as Age of Dinosaurs, occurred 205 to 145 million years ago. The name Jurassic is derived from the Jura Mountains, which lie between France and Switzerland. This was the place where the first fossil of this period was found. This period is the middle of three periods of Mesozoic Era.More...
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Jurassic Period Animals
The Jurassic period's name originated from the mountains of Jura, which are located between Switzerland and France. Another reason is also that the first rock of the Jurassic period was found there. Jurassic period falls in the second stage of the Mesozoic era. It lasted for approximately 65 million years; it commenced 205 million years ago and continued until 135 million years ago.More...
Dinosaurs During The Jurassic Period
The separation of Pangaean supercontinent into two big parts -- Gondwana and Laurasia -- in two different directions, i.e., in south and north respectively, observed the Jurassic period. The rift in the earth surface also formed the oceans and lakes wherein many aquatic animals, reptiles and mountains began to survive.More...
Plants Of The Jurassic Time Period
The Jurassic time period was the age of reptiles when many middle sized dinosaurs significantly changed their shape and size and became enormous in size and horrible in looks. Herbivore dinosaurs Sauropods such as Brachiosaurus, Diplodocus and Apatosaurus existed during this period. To gain energy and remain healthy they used to eat different plants and trees.More...
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