What is another word for miocene?
Pronunciation: [mɪˈə͡ʊsiːn] (IPA) 
Miocene is a geological period that spanned from 23.03 to 5.333 million years ago. Over the years, different synonyms and related terms have been coined to describe this period, depending on the region or context. Some of the synonyms of Miocene include the Lower Pliocene, Upper Oligocene, or Middle Tertiary. Other related terms also used to describe this period are Sarmatian or Vallesian. These synonyms offer different perspectives on the characteristics and events that define the Miocene epoch, such as climatic changes, the spread of grasslands, radiation of mammal species, and the emergence of modern flora and fauna. Understanding these synonyms helps us understand the complex geological history of our planet and how it has evolved over time.
