Ocean Chemistry Changed 530 Million Years Ago

Fossil records show that, between 580 and 530 million years ago, the species diversity on Earth jumped from single-celled organisms to a wide variety and complexity of life forms, hinting at what exists today as well. The rapid emergence of new and different species within 60 to 80 million ye... [ read more >> ]

This 5-millimeter-wide crustacean lived during the Cambrian explosion

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This 5-millimeter-wide crustacean lived during the Cambrian explosion