pangaea
/pænˈdʒiːə/
noun
- A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, before breaking apart to form the modern continents.
- Scientists believe that all the continents were once joined together in a single landmass called Pangaea.
- The breakup of Pangaea began about 200 million years ago.
- Fossils of the same species have been found on different continents, supporting the theory of Pangaea.