Cretaceous (chalk) (1 Jan 145000000 Jahr v. Chr. – 1 Jan 66000000 Jahr v. Chr.)

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(Derived from Terrain Crétacé used in 1822 by Jean d'Omalius d'Halloy in reference to extensive beds of chalk within the Paris Basin. Ultimately derived from the Latin crēta meaning chalk.)

The Cretaceous period is known for the dominance of dinosaurs and the emergence of flowering plants. It was a time of significant geological activity, including the formation of major mountain ranges and the evolution of terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

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