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To explain: Whether the Ediacarans evolved before or after the Cambrian.
Concept introduction: Geological time scale splits the existence of the Earth and its life forms from the time of origin till date into eons, eras, periods and epochs. Each part of the geological time scale has its specific time period. It helps to study the time of origin of each organism and also the pattern of
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- Why would a rise in the availability of oxygen help explain why the Cambrian explosion occurred?arrow_forwardwhat geology was occuring aroung the cambrian explosion that may have contributed to this diversification of life?arrow_forwardWhat patterns in the fossil record would support that organisms have evolved?arrow_forward
- The eon comprising the Cambrian period up to the present is called the (1). It is divided into three eras: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. The Paleozoic era, first (2) appeared. Finally, the Cenozoic era is where (3), flourished, lasting up to this day.arrow_forwardWhich of the following periods is the earliest during which animals may have appeared? a. Ordovician period b. Cambrian period c. Ediacaran period d. Cryogenian periodarrow_forwardThere was a large proliferation of fossils showing increase in diversity of life.What period is this?arrow_forward
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