Translation of "mass extinction" into German

Massenaussterben, Massenextinktion are the top translations of "mass extinction" into German.

mass extinction noun grammar

(biology) A sharp decrease in the total number of species in a relatively short period of time. [..]

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  • Massenaussterben

    noun neuter

    Scientists previously thought that mass extinctions occurred rather slowly, over millions of years.

    Die Wissenschaftler hatten bisher angenommen, dass Massenaussterben eher langsam einsetzten und sich über Jahrmillionen hinzogen.

  • Massenextinktion

    noun feminine

    Five accepted mass extinction events.

    Fünf Fälle von Massenextinktion.

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