History of Life on Earth
Precambrian Eon Comprises the majority of Earth’s history Oldest fossils Origin of eukaryotes (endosymbiotic theory) Heterotrophic eukaryotes evolved from taking in heterotrophic prokaryotes that functioned as mitochondria Autotrophic eukaryotes evolved from taking in autotrophic and heterotrophic prokaryotes
Precambrian Eon
Endosymbiotic Theory
Paleozoic Era Cambrian explosion 3 major extinctions Pangea formed
Mesozoic Era Evolution of dinosaurs Appearance of birds 2 major extinctions
Cenozoic Era Primates evolved