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Paleoproterozoic

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Meaning

  1. The era from 2,500 Ma to 1,600 Ma, marked by a dramatic increase in atmospheric oxygen.
  2. Of a geologic era within the Proterozoic eon from 2,500 to 1,600 million years ago.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós)der. English paleo- English Proterozoic English Paleoproterozoic From paleo- + Proterozoic.

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