Cambrian (Noun)
Meaning 1
From 544 million to about 500 million years ago; marine invertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Cambrian period saw the rapid diversification of life on Earth, with many species emerging during this time.
- During the Cambrian era, simple multicellular organisms gave rise to more complex forms, such as sponges and cnidarians.
- The Cambrian explosion was characterized by the sudden appearance of many marine invertebrates, including trilobites and brachiopods.
- Fossil records from the Cambrian period reveal a diverse array of marine life, including early arthropods and mollusks.
- The Cambrian period is often referred to as the "Cambrian explosion" due to the rapid evolution and diversification of life that occurred during this time.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A native or resident of Wales.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.