Age

Changhsingian

254.1400 – 251.9020 Ma

In the geologic time scale, the Changhsingian or Changxingian is the latest age or uppermost stage of the Permian period and the Paleozoic era as a whole. It is also the upper or latest of two subdivisions of the Lopingian Epoch or Series. The Changhsingian lasted from 254.14 to 251.902 Ma ago. It is preceded by the Wuchiapingian age/stage and is followed by the Induan age/stage.

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Changhsingian
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Parent interval
Lopingian Epoch