Cambrian
adjective
Related to the first period of the Paleozoic era, 570 to 500 million years ago.
The Cambrian period marked significant evolution and diversification of marine life.
Often appears as...
- cambrian explosion
- cambrian period
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Academic
noun
The Cambrian period itself or the system of rocks deposited during it.
The discovery of this fossil provides new insights into the fauna of the Cambrian.
Often appears as...
- the lower cambrian
- the middle cambrian
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Related to the first period of the Paleozoic era, 570 to 500 million years ago.
The Cambrian period marked significant evolution and diversification of marine life.
Often appears as...
- cambrian explosion
- cambrian period
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The Cambrian period itself or the system of rocks deposited during it.
The discovery of this fossil provides new insights into the fauna of the Cambrian.
Often appears as...
- the lower cambrian
- the middle cambrian
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Used in historical and paleontological contexts to discuss ancient Earth history.
Scientists study Cambrian fossils to understand early life forms.
Pro Tip 2/3Evolutionary Milestone
Marks the era when diverse life forms rapidly emerged, a pivotal event in evolution.
The Cambrian explosion was a remarkable evolutionary milestone.
Pro Tip 3/3Geological Timeframe
Refers to a specific time period in Earth's history, requires understanding of geological time.
Cambrian rocks are well-studied for their ancient life evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Used in historical and paleontological contexts to discuss ancient Earth history.
Scientists study Cambrian fossils to understand early life forms.
Pro Tip 2/3Evolutionary Milestone
Marks the era when diverse life forms rapidly emerged, a pivotal event in evolution.
The Cambrian explosion was a remarkable evolutionary milestone.
Pro Tip 3/3Geological Timeframe
Refers to a specific time period in Earth's history, requires understanding of geological time.
Cambrian rocks are well-studied for their ancient life evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Used in historical and paleontological contexts to discuss ancient Earth history.
Scientists study Cambrian fossils to understand early life forms.
Pro Tip 2/3Evolutionary Milestone
Marks the era when diverse life forms rapidly emerged, a pivotal event in evolution.
The Cambrian explosion was a remarkable evolutionary milestone.
Pro Tip 3/3Geological Timeframe
Refers to a specific time period in Earth's history, requires understanding of geological time.
Cambrian rocks are well-studied for their ancient life evidence.
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Earth's mass extinction...
least life on planet Earth following the first horrible microbial age in the Cambrian explosion life emerged from the swamps complexity arose and from what we can tell we're halfway through we have as much time for animals to exist on
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Earth's mass extinction...
least life on planet Earth following the first horrible microbial age in the Cambrian explosion life emerged from the swamps complexity arose and from what we can tell we're halfway through we have as much time for animals to exist on
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