Concept information
Preferred term
Wenlock
Definition
- The Wenlock (sometimes referred to as the Wenlockian) is the second epoch of the Silurian. It is preceded by the Llandovery Epoch and followed by the Ludlow Epoch. Radiometric dates constrain the Wenlockian between 433.4 and 427.4 million years ago. The Wenlock is divided into the older Sheinwoodian and the younger Homerian stage. From Wenlock, Wales. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenlock_Epoch)
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Wenlockian
In other languages
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French
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Wenlockien
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-BGX9GMWN-M
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