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All About Evolution
Tour Through Time
Precambrian
Cambrian and Ordovician
Silurian and Devonian
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Permian
Mesozoic Era
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Hominids
Quaternary
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Image Gallery

The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Life first evolved and flourished during the time known as the Precambrian—the first four billion years of the planet’s history. That means that 90% of Earth’s history took place during the Precambrian.

Scientists learn about what life was like during the Precambrian through a number of specimens and fossils.

Life’s Origin
Early Organisms
Eukaroyotes and Early Animals


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