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Laurasia
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a hypothetical ancient supercontinent that existed from the late Precambrian to the Jurassic period, comprising the landmasses of present-day North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Antarctica, before it began to break apart
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Laurasia was a significant landmass in Earth's geological past, encompassing parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Fossil evidence suggests that Laurasia was home to diverse plant and animal species during its existence.
