Ediacaran Period

The Ediacaran Period is a geological period from 635 million years ago to 541 million years ago. It begins with the conclusion of the Marinoan glaciation, and ends with the end-Ediacaran extinction event.

Epochs
The Ediacaran period has two epochs:
 * Early Ediacaran Epoch (635-584 MYA)
 * Late Ediacaran Epoch (584-541 MYA)

Adjacent Periods
It is preceded by the Cryogenian Period and succeeded by the Cambrian Period.