glacial period

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glacial period A general term used to describe either a glacial stage (e.g. Devensian), or an indeterminate period of glaciation.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

glacial period

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glacial period A general term used to describe either a glacial stage (e.g. Devensian) or an indeterminate period of glaciation.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY

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