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Miocene

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪə(ʊ)siːn/

Definition of Miocene

adjective

Geology

relating to or denoting the fourth epoch of the Tertiary period, between the Oligocene and Pliocene epochs.
(as noun the Miocene) the Miocene epoch or the system of rocks deposited during it.

The Miocene epoch lasted from 23.3 to 5.2 million years ago. During this time the Alps and Himalayas were being formed and there was diversification of the primates, including the first apes