The Permian-Triassic extinction event occurred 251 million years ago. This is the worst recorded extinction period, also known as the Great Dying.  During this period, 96% of all marine species and 70% of all terrestrial vertebrate species became extinct.   All types of life forms were affected including marine life, plants and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates.  Due …

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