The Cambrian explosion, long hailed as one of the most significant events in the history of life on Earth, has now been ...

The Cambrian Explosion is a landmark moment in the history of life on Earth when many of the major groups of animals first ...

Fossils offer a glimpse into Earth's ancient life, revealing the origins and evolution of complex organisms. Discoveries like ...

Learn more about a time period marked by an intense burst of evolution. 3 min read The Cambrian period, part of the Paleozoic era, produced the most intense burst of evolution ever known. The ...

This period, taking place some 541-530 million years ago, marks the origins of most modern animal life. But, a second look at these fossils might indicate that’s not such a great fit after all.

New 'Dune'-like Selkirkia worm species rewrites ancient history : Short Wave 500 million years ago, the world was a very different place. During this period of time, known as the Cambrian period ...

During the Cambrian Period, this oddball was a fast swimming apex predator. By Laura Baisas. Published Jul 5, 2023 5:00 AM EDT ...

At this point in the history of life on Earth, there was a sudden, rapid diversification of animal life. Over a period of around 20 million years all the major animal body plans evolved in a spurt of ...