List of Periods in The Proterozoic Eon
List is ordered from youngest to oldest and subdivided based on era.
Neoproterozoic
- Ediacaran
- Cryogenian
- Tonian
Mesoproterozoic
- Stenian
- Ectasian
- Calymmian
Paleoproterozoic
- Statherian
- Orosirian
- Rhyacian
- Siderian
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