| End Triassic - 200 million years ago | ||
This extinction, between the Triassic and Jurassic period, wiped out many species of terrestrial amphibian and reptile, which allowed the dinosaurs to become dominant during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. |
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| Cause: | Probably volcanic activity or asteroid impact, with associated global warming and sea level change. |
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| Result: | Approximately 50% of all species went extinct. |
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