Early Cambrian epoch

538.8 - 509 Ma

The definition of this interval in the timescale Cambrian Epochs is taken from the following source:

  • F. M. Gradstein, J. G. Ogg, and A. G. Smith. 2004. A Geologic Time Scale 2004 1-589 view

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This interval is used in the definition of 248 collections

A total of 3051 collections with 20886 occurrences lie within this time span

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International Chronostratigraphic TimescaleCambrian EpochsCambrian of West Avalonia
CambrianFurongianStage 10Late Cambrian485.4
Jiangshanian489.5
Paibian494
MiaolingianGuzhangianMiddle Cambrian497
Arcadian498.4
Drumian500.5
Wuliuan504.5
Series 2Stage 4Early CambrianBranchian509
Stage 3514
Placentian517.1
TerreneuvianStage 2521
Fortunian529
538.8