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Ch. 32 - An Overview of Animal Diversity

Chapter 13, Problem 3

Which of the following was probably the least important factor in bringing about the Cambrian explosion? a. the emergence of predator-prey relationships b. an increase in the concentration of atmospheric oxygen c. the movement of animals onto land d. the origin of Hox genes

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Hello, everyone here. We have a question asking what significant evolutionary event happened during the Cambrian explosion. During the Cambrian explosion? There was an emergence of incredible diversity of life. So a there was an emergence of an incredible diversity of life forms. That is correct. B there was a massive explosion that caused universal species extinction. That is incorrect. See there was a huge sea level rise, causing the habitat shift for many marine species. That is incorrect. D there was an extreme drought, eliminating many sensitive species that is incorrect. So our answer here is a there was an emergence of an incredible diversity of life forms and some of these major animal groups are still alive today. Thank you for watching. Bye.