Finally the Tertiary has three main divisions; the Eocene, or "dawn of the recent," miocene, or "less recent," and Pliocene, or "more recent."
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
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In the miocene above, about the time when Anchitherium flourished, there appeared a family with whom he might claim relationship, for they were not only akin to the Ungulates but Perissodactyles, or "odd-toed," like himself.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard
For instance, the genus Equus appears in the Upper Siwalik beds, which have been ascribed to the miocene age.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard