Epoch

Miaolingian

506.5000 – 497.0000 Ma

The Miaolingian or Mid-Late Cambrian is the third Series of the Cambrian Period, and was formally named in 2018. It lasted from about 506.5 to 497 million years ago and is divided in ascending order into 3 stages: the Wuliuan, Drumian, and Guzhangian. The Miaolingian is preceded by the unnamed Cambrian Series 2 and succeeded by the Furongian series.

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Miaolingian
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Parent interval
Cambrian Period
Sub-intervals 3
Wuliuan
506.5000 – 504.5000
Drumian
504.5000 – 500.5000
Guzhangian
500.5000 – 497.0000