Miocene
- Scope note
- The Miocene is the fourth epoch of the Tertiary period, or the second of the more recently designated Neogene, following Oligocene and preceding Pliocene. It extends from about 23 million to 5 million years ago. The epoch is marked by the expansion of grasslands and the development of modern grazing mammals.
- Date of creation: 02-Sep-2024
Accepted term: 02-Sep-2024