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Pridoli Epoch

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The Přídolí Epoch is the last part of the Silurian Period. It happened between 422.7 million and 419.62 million years ago. This time period comes after the Ludfordian Stage and before the Lochkovian, which is the first stage of the Lower Devonian.

Gondwana during the Přídolí, 420 Ma

The Přídolí Epoch is named after a place called Homolka a Přídolí in the Czech Republic. This place is a nature reserve near Prague.

During the early part of the Přídolí Epoch, something called the Šilalė Event happened. This event caused a change in carbon isotopes and led to the disappearance of many conodonts, which were ancient sea creatures.

Images

A map showing Earth as it looked 420 million years ago during the Přídolí Epoch.
A scientific illustration of Pterygotus anglicus, a giant sea scorpion that lived during the Devonian period, showing its body and appendages.
A colorful spiral diagram showing the geological time scale, helping us understand Earth's long history.

Related articles

Silurian Period
Ludfordian
Lochkovian
Lower Devonian
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