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What is a key characteristic of animals according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of animals according to the text?
When did animals evolve from single-celled ancestors?
When did animals evolve from single-celled ancestors?
What major event led to the rapid diversification of animal life during the Cambrian explosion?
What major event led to the rapid diversification of animal life during the Cambrian explosion?
What is a significant transition in animal evolution mentioned in the text?
What is a significant transition in animal evolution mentioned in the text?
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What characteristic evolved, leading to bilateral symmetry?
What characteristic evolved, leading to bilateral symmetry?
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What is a defining characteristic of animals according to the text?
What is a defining characteristic of animals according to the text?
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What was a significant transition in animal evolution mentioned in the text?
What was a significant transition in animal evolution mentioned in the text?
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What event led to the rapid diversification of animal life during the Cambrian explosion?
What event led to the rapid diversification of animal life during the Cambrian explosion?
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What type of reproduction is characteristic of animals according to the text?
What type of reproduction is characteristic of animals according to the text?
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What confirmed many conclusions about the origins of animals?
What confirmed many conclusions about the origins of animals?
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Study Notes
Animal Evolution
- Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes.
- Animals evolved from single-celled ancestors about 700 million years ago.
- During the Cambrian Explosion, a significant increase in oxygen levels in the oceans led to the rapid diversification of animal life.
- A significant transition in animal evolution was the development of bilateral symmetry, which allowed for the specialization of body parts and the development of a head.
- The evolution of a head with sensory organs allowed for the development of a central nervous system in many animals.
- Animals are heterotrophic, meaning they must obtain their nutrients from other organisms.
- A significant transition in animal evolution was the development of bilateral symmetry.
- The development of a head with sensory organs and the Cambrian explosion contributed to rapid diversification.
- Most animals reproduce sexually.
Animal Origins
- Recent fossil discoveries and DNA sequence analysis confirmed many conclusions about the origins of animals.
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Test your knowledge of animal biology with this study guide focusing on the characteristics, evolution, and phylogeny of animals. Topics include cellular structures, heterotrophy, sexual reproduction, mobility, homeostasis, sensory organs, adaptations, and life cycles. This quiz will help you prepare for your Gen Bio 2 exam.
