Meaning of the word Mesozoic in English
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Mesozoic
US /ˌmez.oʊˈzoʊ.ɪk/
UK /ˌmes.əˈzəʊ.ɪk/
Adjective
relating to or denoting the era between the Paleozoic and Cenozoic eras, comprising the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods
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Dinosaurs were the dominant land animals during the Mesozoic era.
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Geologists study Mesozoic rock layers to understand Earth's history.
Noun
the Mesozoic era
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The Mesozoic lasted for about 180 million years.
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Many modern plant groups first appeared during the Mesozoic.