erathem

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erathem The chronostratigraphic unit that is equivalent to the geologic-time unit era. An erathem comprises a number of systems grouped together and takes its name from the corresponding era, e.g. the Mesozoic Erathem would refer to the rocks laid down during the Mesozoic Era. At present it is a little used term.

erathem

views updated Jun 11 2018

erathem See era.

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