Laurasia
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A supercontinent which included most of the landmasses making up today's continents of the Northern Hemisphere.
"A diverse collection of ankylosaurs once roamed in great numbers across Laurasia — the northern supercontinent that once contained North America and Asia."
Example
More examples"A diverse collection of ankylosaurs once roamed in great numbers across Laurasia — the northern supercontinent that once contained North America and Asia."
Etymology
Blend of Laurentia + Eurasia.
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