Ordovician

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The second period of the Paleozoic, following the Cambrian and preceding the Silurian. It extends from about 448 to 443 million years ago. It is marked by a significant radiation of marine life and the first colonization of land, by nonvascular plants.
Ordovician
Accepted term: 06-May-2024