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The End Of The World with Josh Clark
The Cambrian Explosion
Before the Cambrian, almost all life on Earth was microscopic. The sudden surge in complexity is called the Cambrian explosion. It's possible it was triggered when atmospheric oxygen reached a critical threshold to support more complex life. We need lots of oxygen to power the conversion of food to energy.
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