Cambrian
- Pronunciation
- /kam-BREE-an/
- Category
- Geological Time Period
- Singular
- Cambrian
- Plural
- Cambrian
Definition
The first period of the Paleozoic era, spanning from approximately 541 to 485 million years ago, characterized by the diversification of life in the oceans.
Etymology
Example
The Cambrian Period saw the evolution of many early invertebrates, including trilobites.
Related Terms
- Paleozoic
- Cambrian Explosion