Evolution of single celled organisms

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Single-celled organisms evolved into multicellular organisms around 600 million years ago, likely triggered by environmental changes such as the "Snowball Earth" event that caused mass extinctions and ecological shifts. This period allowed for increased cooperation among cells, leading to the formation of simple multicellular structures. Fossil evidence suggests that multicellular life became prominent after this extinction event, although the exact mechanisms and timeline remain debated. Some theories propose that earlier experiments with multicellularity may have occurred but left no fossil trace. Overall, the evolution from single-celled to multicellular life is a complex process influenced by various environmental pressures and cellular cooperation.
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Originally posted by O Great One
I guess a simple "no" would have sufficed. :smile:

Did you check out those links I provided? The answer was yes.
 
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