The latest era of the Phanerozoic Eon, following the Mesozoic Era and continuing to the present time, and marked by the presence of a wide variety of mammals, including the first hominids.
The time span between 66.4 million years ago to the present. more details...
The period of geologic time beginning after the end of the Mesozoic Era 65 million years ago and encompassing the present. Commonly referred to as the age of mammals. PICTURE
A span of geologic time covering approximately 65 million years. Also called the “Age of Mammals.
The geological time period from 65 million years ago to the present.
65 million years ago to present; era associated with the development of, and domination by, mammals
the latest era of geologic time, which includes the Tertiary Period and the Quaternary Period and is characterized by the formation of modern continents, glaciation, and the diversification of mammals, birds, and plants. Termed the 'Age of Mammals'
the latest of the four eras into which geologic time, as recorded by the stratified rocks of the Earth's crust, is divided; it extends from the end of the Mesozoic Era to and including the present, or Recent.
0 to 65 million years ago includes the Quaternary and Tertiary Periods.
The "Age of Mammals" (65 million years ago - today), saw the emergence of familiar life forms, humans, the modern look of the continents, and a cooling climate. The Cenozoic followed the Mesozoic Era.
