Langhian
Langhian refers to a geological age within the Neogene Period, specifically the late stage of the Miocene epoch. It succeeded the Serravallian stage and was followed by the Messinian stage. The Langhian age is estimated to have spanned from approximately 15.97 million to 13.82 million years ago.
This period is characterized by significant changes in marine and terrestrial environments worldwide. In terms of
Fossil evidence from the Langhian provides insights into the evolution and diversification of various species. Marine
The term "Langhian" is derived from the town of Langhe in the Piedmont region of Italy, where