What is another word for lower carboniferous?
Pronunciation: [lˈə͡ʊə kˌɑːbənˈɪfəɹəs] (IPA) 
The Lower Carboniferous period, also known as the Mississippian period, is a geologic time period that occurred approximately 359-318 million years ago. Some synonyms for this time period include the Lower Coal Measures, Early Carboniferous, or the Lower Pennsylvanian. These names refer to the extensive coal deposits that were formed during this period and the location of the rocks in the Pennsylvanian region of North America. The Lower Carboniferous was a time of significant evolutionary and geological changes, including the rise of amphibians and the formation of the supercontinent Pangaea. Understanding the history and geology of this period provides valuable insights into the Earth's past and the forces that have shaped our planet.
