Neogene

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Neogene The later of the two periods which comprise the Tertiary sub-Era, preceded by the Palaeogene, followed by the Quaternary, and dated at 23.3–1.64 Ma ( Harland et al., 1989). The Neogene Period is subdivided into the Miocene and Pliocene Epochs.

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Neogene

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Neogene The later of the two periods comprising the Tertiary sub-Era, preceded by the Palaeogene, followed by the Quaternary, and dated at 23.3–1.64 Ma. The Neogene Period is subdivided into the Miocene and Pliocene Epochs.

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Neogene

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Neogene The term used to describe collectively the last two epochs of the Tertiary, i.e. the Miocene and Pliocene, and sometimes including the Quaternary in addition.

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