When did the rapid diversification of animals, plants, and fungi occur?
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The question is asking for the specific period in geological time when the rapid diversification of animals, plants, and fungi took place, providing multiple-choice answers to choose from.
Answer
The rapid diversification occurred about 538.8 million years ago during the Cambrian explosion.
The rapid diversification of animals, known as the Cambrian explosion, occurred approximately 538.8 million years ago.
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The rapid diversification of animals, known as the Cambrian explosion, occurred approximately 538.8 million years ago.
More Information
The Cambrian explosion marks an extraordinary period in Earth's history when nearly all major animal phyla first appeared in the fossil record.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse different periods of significant evolutionary change, such as mistaking the Cambrian explosion for later periods of diversification.
Sources
- Cambrian explosion - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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