archeozoic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the earliest eon of geological time, characterized by the emergence of primitive, single-celled life forms.

Examples

  • The Archeozoic era remains a subject of intense study due to the scarcity of fossilized remains from that period.
  • Scientists have discovered microfossils that suggest life may have existed as early as the Archeozoic.

Synonyms: ancient, primordial, prehistoric, Archean