Fossil Record

The preserved evidence of past life used to study evolution and extinction.

Articles with this tag: 3 Updated: August 7, 2026

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Amphibian: biology, life cycle, evolution and conservation

Amphibian: biology, life cycle, evolution and conservation Amphibian Overview of amphibians (class Amphibia): major groups, anatomy, life cycle, fossil origins, diversity, habitats and modern conservation challenges.

Brachiopod (lampshell): anatomy, fossil record, ecology and modern status Brachiopod Brachiopods are a phylum of marine, shelled animals with a long fossil record. This article covers their anatomy, ecological roles, major groups, evolutionary history and how they…

Cambrian explosion: rapid diversification of animal life in the early Paleozoic Cambrian explosion The Cambrian explosion refers to the relatively brief geological interval around 541 million years ago when most major animal body plans first appear in the fossil record, promptin…