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The other explosion you should know about

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Fossils found around the world suggest that multicellular life was not only present before the Cambrian Explosion, it was much more elaborate and diverse than anyone thought. This is the story of the sudden burst of diversity that marked the dawn of truly complex life on our planet.

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by Lauren McAlpine

9 months ago

Considering the unique characteristics of rangeomorphs and other Precambrian organisms, how do these discoveries challenge our current understanding of the tree of life?

by Lauren McAlpine

9 months ago

The end of the Ediacaran Period is marked by the disappearance of most Ediacaran life from the fossil record. Discuss potential factors that could have contributed to this disappearance and the challenges in understanding the transition from Ediacaran to Cambrian life.