The diets of half-a-billion-year-old species
Simplifying Complexity
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Exploring Cambrian Ecosystems
This chapter explores the ancient ecosystems of the Cambrian period, focusing on notable multicellular creatures like trilobites and anomalocaris. It discusses the preservation of fossils in renowned sites and the complexity of deciphering feeding relationships and ecological interactions between species. Through examining various lines of evidence, listeners gain insight into the challenges paleontologists face in understanding these early marine environments.
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