In this article we will explore the fascinating world of Ludlow Epoch, about which very little is known. Ludlow Epoch has been the subject of debate and study for years, but there are still many mysteries to be solved. From its origin to its impact on society, Ludlow Epoch has left an indelible mark on history. Through this article, we will delve into the most intriguing and unknown details about Ludlow Epoch, discovering its importance and relevance in different aspects of daily life. Get ready for a deep dive into the universe of Ludlow Epoch, where you will be able to learn all the relevant data and curiosities that will surprise you.
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Etymology | |||||||||||||
Name formality | Formal | ||||||||||||
Name ratified | 1980 | ||||||||||||
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Celestial body | Earth | ||||||||||||
Regional usage | Global (ICS) | ||||||||||||
Time scale(s) used | ICS Time Scale | ||||||||||||
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Chronological unit | Epoch | ||||||||||||
Stratigraphic unit | Series | ||||||||||||
Time span formality | Formal | ||||||||||||
Lower boundary definition | FAD of the Graptolite Saetograptus (Colonograptus) varians | ||||||||||||
Lower boundary GSSP | Pitch Coppice, Ludlow, U.K. 52°21′33″N 2°46′38″W / 52.3592°N 2.7772°W | ||||||||||||
Lower GSSP ratified | 1980 | ||||||||||||
Upper boundary definition | FAD of the Graptolite Monograptus parultimus. | ||||||||||||
Upper boundary GSSP | Požáry Section, Prague-Řeporyje, Czech Republic 50°01′40″N 14°19′30″E / 50.0277°N 14.3249°E | ||||||||||||
Upper GSSP ratified | 1984 |
In the geological timescale, the Ludlow Epoch (from 427.4 ± 0.5 million years ago to 423.0 ± 2.3 million years ago) occurred during the Silurian Period, after the end of the Homerian Age. It is named for the town of Ludlow in Shropshire, England.
The Ludlow Epoch is subdivided into two stages: Gorstian and Ludfordian.
Arthropods of the Ludlow | ||||
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Taxa | Presence | Location | Description | Images |
Arctinurus | Wenlock Epoch to Ludlow Epoch | Europe and North America | Large (up to 30 centimetres (12 in)) trilobite |