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The Cambrian Radiation of Animals: A Critical Interval in the History of Life
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11:30-12:20
Jonathan Hendricks
Assistant Professor
Geology
While the fossil record of life on Earth extends back over 3.5 billion years, nearly all of the major animal groups still alive today originated during the Cambrian period, a geological interval that began about 542 million years ago. This class will provide an overview of this critical interval in the history of life on Earth.
Presenter Biography: Jonathan Hendricks is an Assistant Professor of Paleontology in the Department of Geology at San Jose State University.
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