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What is a fossil?
How are fossils formed?
Where are fossils found?
Determining the age of fossils
Geological time scale
Eras and periods
Pseudofossils
Further information

Geological Eras and Periods

Permian Period

About 298 to 251 million years ago

Glossopteris leaves.
Glossopteris leaves.
Source: Museum Victoria.
 Bryozoan Fenestella multiporata.
Bryozoan Fenestella multiporata.
Source: Museum Victoria.


Dicynodon.
Artist's impression of Dicynodon (mammal-like reptile).
Artist: Kate Nolan.
Source: Museum Victoria.
 Dicynodon skull.
Dicynodon skull.
Photographer: Frank Coffa.
Source: Museum Victoria.


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