adj.中新世（统）

The fossil records from the Miocene epoch provide valuable insights into the evolution of early mammals.
（米奥三迭纪的化石记录为早期哺乳动物的进化提供了宝贵的见解。）
Many species that lived during the Miocene era are now extinct, making the fossils from this period particularly important for paleontologists.
（许多生活在米奥三迭纪时代的物种现在已经灭绝，这使得这一时期的化石对古生物学家来说尤为重要。）
The climate during the Miocene was generally warmer and wetter than it is today, which had a significant impact on the distribution of plant and animal life.
（米奥三迭纪时期的气候总体上比今天更温暖潮湿，这对植物和动物的生活分布产生了重大影响。）
Researchers have found evidence of ancient human ancestors living in Africa during the Miocene epoch.
（研究人员发现了证据，表明在米奥三迭纪时期有古代人类祖先生活在非洲。）
The Miocene epoch saw the emergence of many new mammalian species, including the ancestors of modern whales and elephants.
（米奥三迭纪时期出现了许多新的哺乳动物物种，包括现代鲸鱼和大象的祖先。）
Fossils from the Miocene era have helped scientists understand the dietary habits of early primates.
（米奥三迭纪时代的化石帮助科学家了解了早期灵长类动物的饮食习惯。）
The Miocene epoch was a time of significant tectonic activity, with the formation of the Himalayas and other major mountain ranges.
（米奥三迭纪时期是构造活动显著的时期，喜马拉雅山脉和其他主要山脉的形成就是在这个时期发生的。）
Many species that were common during the Miocene era, such as the giant ground sloth, are no longer found on Earth.
（许多在米奥三迭纪时代常见的物种，如大地懒，现在地球上已经找不到它们了。）
The Miocene epoch marks the end of the Tertiary period and the beginning of the Pliocene epoch.
（米奥三迭纪标志着第三纪的结束和更新世的开始。）
Scientists believe that the Miocene epoch was a critical time for the evolution of marine life, with many new species appearing in the oceans.
（科学家认为，米奥三迭纪是海洋生命进化的一个关键时期，许多新的物种出现在海洋中。）