neogean
n. (Geology) A term used by some geologists to refer to the younger of the two proposed intervals that would make up the late Miocene epoch, which occurs between 11.664 million and 5.333 million years ago. as in strong fondness
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Example:The neogean period can be considered as a late miocene subepoch.
Definition:A division of the late Miocene epoch, describing the later part of this sub-epoch.
From late miocene subepoch
Example:Paleontologists have found that the younger miocene interval marked by the neogean period saw significant evolutionary changes in marine life.
Definition:A specific time interval within the late Miocene epoch, characterized by younger geologic conditions.
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