Ladinian

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The Ladinian is a Middle Triassic geologic age and stage characterized by significant marine sedimentation and the diversification of early Mesozoic life.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geologic age
associatedWith ammonoid diversification
basinal sedimentation
carbonate platform development
early marine reptile radiation
characterizedBy diversification of early Mesozoic life
significant marine sedimentation
chronostratigraphicRank stage
contains important marine fossil assemblages
endTime ~237 million years ago
environment predominantly marine settings
followedBy Carnian
Late Triassic ages
follows Anisian
geochronologicRank age
liesBetween Anisian and Carnian stages
namedAfter Ladinia region in the Dolomites
partOf Mesozoic Era NERFINISHED
Middle Triassic NERFINISHED
Triassic Period NERFINISHED
positionInTriassic middle stage of Middle Triassic
precededBy Early Triassic ages
recognizedBy International Commission on Stratigraphy NERFINISHED
startTime ~242 million years ago
stratotypeRegion Dolomites, Northern Italy NERFINISHED
timeScale International Chronostratigraphic Chart NERFINISHED
usedIn chronostratigraphy
geochronology

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