Carnian pluvial episode

proper noun

A period of increased rainfall and hotter temperatures during the Triassic period.

Meanings

proper nounthe Carnian pluvial episode
  1. biologyA period of increased rainfall and hotter temperatures during the Triassic period.

    Synonyms: Carnian humid episode, CPE, wet intermezzo

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA period of increased rainfall and hotter temperatures during the Triassic period.

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