jan 1, 251000000 BC - Beginning of Mesozoic Era: 251 mys
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-Climate was exceptionally warm throughout the period and played an important role in the evolution and diversification of new animal species.
-Large dinosaurs of the early Mesozoic were replaced later by lizards, snakes, and early mammal forms. By the end of the Mesozoic, the basis of modern life was in place.
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