toarcian
/təʊˈɑːrsiən/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the Toarcian age, a stage of the Early Jurassic period, approximately 182 to 191 million years ago.
“The Toarcian faunal zone is characterized by diverse and abundant marine and terrestrial life forms.”
2. noun
A stage of the Early Jurassic period, approximately 182 to 191 million years ago.
“The Toarcian stage is marked by significant geological and paleontological discoveries in the region.”