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Evolution, as a biological process, began with the emergence of life on Earth, estimated to have occurred around 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. The mechanisms of evolution, such as natural selection and genetic mutation, have been shaping species continuously since then. The fossil record shows evidence of significant evolutionary changes over time, particularly during events like the Cambrian Explosion around 541 million years ago, when many major groups of animals appeared. Thus, evolution is an ongoing process that has been happening for billions of years.

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