orogenesis

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Colonization of gravel beach habitats is estimated to have occurred ca. 10 Ma, which coincides with the period of active orogenesis of the Japanese landmass.

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  • Colonization of gravel beach habitats is estimated to have occurred ca. 10 Ma, which coincides with the period of active orogenesis of the Japanese landmass. —  BioMed Central - Latest articles
 

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  1. Greek ο=ρος, mountain, + γένεσις, production.
 

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