iocene

The word "iocene" is not a recognized term in geology, paleontology, or any other scientific field. It is possible that this is a misspelling or a fabricated word. If you intended to refer to a specific geological epoch or period, please provide the correct spelling. For example, if you were thinking of the Miocene epoch, that is a distinct period of geological time.

The Miocene epoch lasted from about 23.03 to 5.333 million years ago. It is the first epoch of the Neogene Period. During the Miocene, the world's climate was generally warmer than today, and sea levels were higher. Mammals and birds continued to diversify, and many modern plant and animal families first appeared during this time. Significant evolutionary developments included the divergence of the great apes from other primates and the emergence of early hominins. Continents were in positions similar to their present-day locations, though land bridges existed, allowing for faunal exchange.