Prehistoric Life refers to the various forms of life that existed on Earth prior to the emergence of written records. This term encompasses all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, that thrived from the earliest beginnings of life, over 3.5 billion years ago, until the appearance of humans and their documentation of history. Prehistoric life is studied through paleontology, archaeology, and geology, relying on fossils, sedimentary rock, and biological remains to understand the evolution, adaptation, and extinction of species. This period is characterized by significant events such as the development of complex multicellular organisms, the rise and fall of dinosaurs, and the diversification of life forms across various ecosystems in different geological eras like the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. Understanding prehistoric life provides insights into the biological, environmental, and geological processes that have shaped the living world today.
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