Title
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
The Cambrian Period extends from 570 million years ago to 505 million years ago. Notwithstanding the discovery of the Ediacara fauna, the Cambrian Period of the Paleozoic Era has historically been taken as the beginning of historical time based on the first appearance of abundant fossil remains. It is interesting to note, however, that where first described, the lower Cambrian was not very fossiliferous.
Recommended Citation
Renton, John J. and Repine, Thomas, "The Cambrian Period" (2016). Readings and Notes. 23.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/earthscience_readings/23