The Precambrian Era was the first emergence of complex, multicellular life forms on earth. Jellyfish and segmented worms were discovered to have lived during this time.
Precambrian
The era that immediately follows the Precambrian is the Paleozoic Era. It is characterized by the diversification of life forms, including the rise of fishes, insects, and amphibians.
During the Precambrian Era, bacteria and archaea dominated as the most abundant life forms. These early microorganisms laid the foundation for the development of more complex life forms that emerged later in the geological time scale.
The most significant difference is the complexity and diversity of life forms. Precambrian life forms were simpler and mostly consisted of single-celled organisms, while Paleozoic life forms were more complex, including multicellular organisms like plants and animals. Additionally, the Cambrian explosion during the Paleozoic era saw a rapid diversification of life forms.
The Precambrian era was a geological period that spanned from about 4.6 billion years ago to around 541 million years ago. It encompasses the earliest part of Earth's history, including the formation of the planet and the evolution of life forms. The Precambrian era was followed by the Paleozoic era, which marked the beginning of complex life on Earth.
Most life-forms were single celled, with no hard parts to fossilize.
Most life-forms were single celled, with no hard parts to fossilize.
The Precambrian life forms were less developed than the Paleozoic life forms.
Precambrian Era
Precambrian
Most rocks from that era are deeply buried.
During the Precambrian times, life was mostly limited to single celled organisms. Life that was not single cellular didn't have any hard body part (like teeth, bones, shells, etc.) and so they weren't preserved.