Jurassic

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Scope note
The second period of the Mesozoic era, following the Triassic and preceding the Cretaceous. During the Jurassic period, dinosaurs were the dominant form of terrestrial life and the first birds appeared.
Jurassic
Accepted term: 13-Jan-2025