Download Permian Period

Lasted from 290 million years to 245 million years ago
By: Destiny, Shayla, Amanda
 During the Permian period
the climate varied because
Pangaea existed. Intense heat
occurred in the northern
region. There were great
seasonal fluctuations between
wet and dry conditions. In the
western area the climate
changed from tropical
weather to desert-like climate.
The southern region was cold
and arid. Much of the tract
was frozen under ice caps.
Before the extinction of different animals, many divergent species started to
appear. Various organisms such as trilobites, pelycosaurs, and wodnikas lived
during the Permian period. Trilobites were hard-shelled marine invertebrates that
lived in the sea. Pelycosaurs were dominant land reptile animals during the
Permian that had long bony spines along their back (tall spinal sail). Wodnikas
were a genus of shark that roamed the waters which had also lived during the
period. Their fossils are found in the present area, Germany and Russia.
During the Permian period, many unique plants existed. Seed ferns
were a dominant plant species. They were very large woody plants that
reproduced by spores. The Gingko tree was also a plant that was
present throughout the Permian. Scientists state that the gingko was a
living fossil from the period. It has a leaf-like structure and lofty. Algae
however was very common among the great vibrant reefs that grew up
around coral and sponges.
Major events
Extinction
• During the Permian period, a striking occurrence happened.
Earth’s largest mass extinction took place. This extinction wiped
out 90% of marine species and 70% of land species. Scientist
and geologists have not found the reason what had caused this
tragic event but have made some theories based on the remains
and fossils from the time period.
Appearance of new species
• Based on fossils and remains from the Permian, scientists
uncovered the appearance of new species. Beetles, flies, and
amphibians were new to the environment. Seed ferns increased
in number, but unfortunately the extinction took place wiping
out most unique species and nature.
The planet’s largest mass
extinction occurred during this
time period
The last period of the
Paleozoic Era
Many new unique species
appeared during this period
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