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the period of time from about 252 to 66 million years ago, characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the gradual breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea
- The study of fossils from the Mesozoic reveals a diverse range of ancient life forms, including dinosaurs and early mammals.
- Geologists rely on the rock formations of the Mesozoic to understand Earth's geological history and the shifting continents.
- Paleontologists continue to discover new species of dinosaurs that roamed the Earth during the Mesozoic.
- The Mesozoic is known for the breakup of Pangaea and the gradual formation of the modern continents.
- Researchers study the climate patterns of the Mesozoic to understand past greenhouse effects and their impact on biodiversity.
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