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Era of geological time 248-65 million years
ago, consisting of the Triassic, Jurassic,
and Cretaceous periods. At the beginning of
the era, the continents were joined together
as Pangaea, dinosaurs and other giant
reptiles dominated the sea and air; and
ferns, horsetails, and cycads thrived in a
warm climate worldwide. By the end of the
Mesozoic era, the continents had begun to
assume their present positions, flowering
plants were dominant and many of the large
reptiles and marine fauna were becoming
extinct.