Medical

Pleistocene epoch

Also found in: Dictionary, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
(redirected from ice age)

Pleistocene epoch

a division of the Quaternary period lasting from 2 million years ago until 10,000 years ago. The epoch contained four major glaciations and Homo sapiens evolved during this time. see GEOLOGICAL TIME.
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
"It is certainly possible that mankind's various activities contributed towards extending our ice age interval by keeping carbon dioxide levels high enough," Lars Franzen, Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Gothenburg, said.
To celebrate, Lec has teamed up with Fox Films to give away a Retro Fridge and 25 cool bags packed with Ice Age goodies.
They have been arguing on whether climate change or humans are responsible for the extinctions of the large-bodied Ice Age mammals (commonly called megafauna) such as the woolly rhinoceros and woolly mammoth.
Plus there are all the other creature characters they meet on the way - the sabre-toothed squirrel constantly chasing an elusive acorn, the mad gaggle of dodos hoarding just three melons between about 50 of them to prepare themselves for the oncoming Ice Age.
"Come along to hear the remarkable story behind the discovery of Britain's earliest works of art created by our Ice Age ancestors in the caves of Creswell Crags in Nottinghamshire, just a couple of days walk away from Bradgate for an Ice Age hunter.
Discover the ancient world of the Ice Age as the Mall of Cyprus transforms into a white, frozen setting.
Thanks for pointing out that the depth of the Little Ice Age was in the mid-17th century, but you might go back and check your 1200 A.D.
An interactive Dinosaurs and Ice Age Tent plus a spooky Haunted Mansion are amongst the newest attractions race-goers can look forward to when attending the highly anticipated race weekend, scheduled for April 14 to 16 in Sakhir.
LOS ANGELES -- In an unusual situation, there we were on an afternoon in Paris, interviewing via Skype 'Ice Age: Collision Course' directors, Galen T.
Drawing on the original German edition, Das Eiszeitalter, published in 2011, this textbook describes the ice age, focusing on the changing state of glaciers and the effects on climate changes in different environments and on plants and animals.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.