Cretaceous
The origin and history of Cretaceous.
Etymology
From Latin creta, "chalk" — named for the chalk deposits characteristic of rock formed during this period.
The origin and history of Cretaceous.
From Latin creta, "chalk" — named for the chalk deposits characteristic of rock formed during this period.
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