A life-scene from 232 million years ago, during the Carnian Pluvial Episode after which dinosaurs took over. A large rauisuchian lurks in the background, while two species of dinosaurs stand in ...

This period has come to be known as the Carnian pluvial event or Carnian pluvial ... During this period, many plants and animals died, but dinosaurs got a special benefit from it.

Summary of major extinction events through time, highlighting the new, Carnian Pluvial Episode at 233 million years ago. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...