found itself perfectly placed to take over the world. 刚好处于占领世界的完美位置
Volcanic gases have caused global temperatures to soar. 火山气体导致全球气温飙升
...in a crust up to three kilometers deep. 表层厚达三千米
There was nowhere to hide from the chaos. 一片混乱 无处可藏
Without their roots to bind the soil together... 没有了根来固定土壤
But their early rise was not to last, 但它们的早期崛起并不会持续太久
A more impressive forerunner to the mammals. 它是哺乳动物更为显赫的前身