Ypresian

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The Ypresian is the first stage of the Eocene Epoch. It spans the time between 55.8 ± 0.2 Ma and 48.6 ± 0.2 Ma (million years ago). The stage is named after Ypres, Belgium. The famous Messel shales in Germany are from this age.

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Tertiary sub-era
Paleogene period
Paleocene epoch Eocene epoch Oligocene epoch
Danian Selandian Ypresian Lutetian Rupelian Chattian
Thanetian Bartonian Priabonian
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