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Jurassic
[ joo-ras-ik ]
adjective
- noting or pertaining to a period of the Mesozoic Epoch, occurring from 190 to 140 million years ago and characterized by an abundance of dinosaurs and the advent of birds and mammals.
noun
- the Jurassic Period or System.
Jurassic
/ ʊˈæɪ /
adjective
- of, denoting, or formed in the second period of the Mesozoic era, between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods, lasting for 55 million years during which dinosaurs and ammonites flourished
noun
- the Jurassicthe Jurassic period or rock system
Jurassic
/ -ă′ĭ /
- The second and middle period of the Mesozoic Era, from about 208 to 144 million years ago. During this time the supercontinent Pangaea continued to split up and numerous shallow seas inundated the new continents. Dinosaurs were the dominant form of terrestrial animal life, and the earliest birds appeared. Marine life was dominated by ammonites and belemnites, and sponges, corals, bryozoa, and gastropods all flourished. Gymnosperms and cycads were the dominant land plants.
- See Chart at geologic time
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz-·s adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Jurassic1
Example Sentences
Shapiro added: “People are yelling at us that these aren’t real dire wolves. But no one has ever questioned whether the dinosaurs in ‘Jurassic Park’ are real dinosaurs.”
The BBC has been told that other themed zones and rides at the park will be inspired by Back to the Future, Jurassic Park and Minions.
The researchers said the behaviour from the Middle Jurassic was similar to how animals congregated around watering holes today.
Noon: Jet over to the Museum of Jurassic Technology Then my husband and I will get ready for the day and decide where we want to go to do something fun.
Pull up to the sunny grounds of the W Hotel in Costa Rica’s Reserva Conchal, and it feels like stepping into the heart of nature — think “Jurassic Park,” minus the dinosaurs.
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