How to Pronounce "pleistocene"
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ˈpɫaɪstəˌsin
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Definition
The Pleistocene is a period in Earth's history that lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, known for repeated ice ages and the development of early humans.
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ˈpɫaɪstəˌsin
British English
ˈplaɪ.stə.siːn
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The Pleistocene was a time of many ice ages.
Large animals lived during the Pleistocene.
Early humans appeared in the Pleistocene.
Scientists study fossils from the Pleistocene to learn about extinct species.