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Which process released oxygen into the atmosphere in the early stages of Earth's history?
Which process released oxygen into the atmosphere in the early stages of Earth's history?
When did the eukaryotes originate?
When did the eukaryotes originate?
What led to the extinction of many organisms about 2.7 billion years ago?
What led to the extinction of many organisms about 2.7 billion years ago?
Which group of animals do mammals belong to?
Which group of animals do mammals belong to?
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What can be traced through gradual changes over time in the evolution of mammals?
What can be traced through gradual changes over time in the evolution of mammals?
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Which type of organisms were the earliest inhabitants of Earth?
Which type of organisms were the earliest inhabitants of Earth?
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What is the approximate age of Earth?
What is the approximate age of Earth?
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Which process led to the release of oxygen by early prokaryotes?
Which process led to the release of oxygen by early prokaryotes?
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What type of atmosphere did eukaryotes flourish in?
What type of atmosphere did eukaryotes flourish in?
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Which event marked the beginning of the increase in atmospheric oxygen?
Which event marked the beginning of the increase in atmospheric oxygen?
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When did multicellular eukaryotes first appear?
When did multicellular eukaryotes first appear?
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What is the oldest known fossil mentioned in the text?
What is the oldest known fossil mentioned in the text?
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When did the increase in atmospheric oxygen concentration begin?
When did the increase in atmospheric oxygen concentration begin?
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What is the significance of the Cambrian explosion?
What is the significance of the Cambrian explosion?
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When did animals with jaws originate?
When did animals with jaws originate?
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What is the geological time scale used in the text?
What is the geological time scale used in the text?
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What were Earth's sole inhabitants for more than 1 billion years?
What were Earth's sole inhabitants for more than 1 billion years?
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What are stromatolites?
What are stromatolites?
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What is the age of the oldest known fossil of jawed vertebrates?
What is the age of the oldest known fossil of jawed vertebrates?
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What is the origin of multicellular eukaryotes referred to as in the text?
What is the origin of multicellular eukaryotes referred to as in the text?
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Study Notes
Early Earth and Oxygen
- Photosynthesis by early prokaryotes released oxygen into the atmosphere.
- Eukaryotes originated around 2.7 billion years ago.
- The Great Oxidation Event about 2.7 billion years ago led to the extinction of many organisms due to the toxic effects of oxygen.
Evolution of Life
- Mammals belong to the group of vertebrates, specifically amniotes (animals that lay eggs on land or retain eggs internally).
- Evolution of mammals can be traced through gradual changes in their skeletal structures and teeth.
- Prokaryotes were the earliest inhabitants of Earth.
- The age of the Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years.
Key Events in Earth's History
- The first multicellular eukaryotes appeared around 1.5 billion years ago.
- The oldest known fossil mentioned is a stromatolite from 3.5 billion years ago.
- The increase in atmospheric oxygen concentration began about 2.5 billion years ago.
- The Cambrian Explosion, a period of rapid diversification of life, occurred about 540 million years ago.
- Animals with jaws originated about 450 million years ago.
- The geological time scale used in the text is a system for dividing Earth's history into eons, eras, periods, and epochs.
Specific Organisms
- Prokaryotes were the sole inhabitants of Earth for more than 1 billion years.
- Stromatolites are layered structures formed by microbial mats, primarily prokaryotic bacteria.
- The oldest known fossil of jawed vertebrates dates back to 400 million years ago.
- The origin of multicellular eukaryotes is referred to as symbiosis.
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"Evolutionary Timelines: From Multicellular Organisms to Single-Celled Lifeforms" - Test your knowledge on the timeline of life on Earth, from the emergence of multicellular organisms to the appearance of humans. Explore the origins of single-celled lifeforms and their pivotal role in evolution. Discover fascinating facts about the oldest fossil evidence and the timing of key milestones in the history of life.
