Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Section 22.7 - Paleozoic Era: Life Explodes - Concept Checks - Page 690: 1

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The Cambrian explosion was a relatively brief period in geological history, around 541 million years ago, when there was a remarkable diversification of complex multicellular life forms. During this time, many major animal groups, including arthropods, mollusks, and chordates, appeared in the fossil record, marking a significant burst of biodiversity.

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