Silurian
443.8 Ma – 419.2 Ma · part of the Paleozoic era
Coral reefs spread through Silurian seas, jawed fishes diversified, and vascular plants gained a firm foothold on land — the beginnings of terrestrial ecosystems.
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Highlights
- Spread of coral reefs
- First jawed fishes radiate
- Vascular plants colonize land