Cambrian period

538.8 - 486.85 Ma

The definition of this interval in the timescale International Chronostratigraphic Timescale is taken from the following source:

  • K. M. Cohen, S.C. Finney, P.L. Gibbard and J.-X. Fan. 2024. The ICS International Chronostratigraphic Chart v2024/12. International Commission on Stratigraphy view

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This interval is used in the definition of 57 collections

A total of 8421 collections with 49974 occurrences lie within this time span

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International Chronostratigraphic Timescale
CambrianFurongianStage 10486.85
Jiangshanian491
Paibian494.2
MiaolingianGuzhangian497
Drumian500.5
Wuliuan504.5
Series 2Stage 4506.5
Stage 3514.5
TerreneuvianStage 2521
Fortunian529
538.8