Early Cretaceous

The Early Cretaceous is a period that occurred roughly 145 to 100 million years ago, part of the age of dinosaurs and great diversity of life. During this time, Earth's continents were gradually drifting toward their modern positions, and many new types of plants and animals appeared. Dinosaurs continued to evolve and diversify, while early flowering plants (angiosperms) began to emerge. The climate was generally warm and moist, supporting lush forests and large ecosystems. It was a key chapter in Earth's history, marking significant developments in plant and animal life that set the stage for later periods.