How a single evolutionary leap allowed flowers to dominate the planet
In short: Trace the 800-million-year transformation of life from simple algae to the complex, vibrant world of flowering plants and the animals that evolved alongside them.
This video explores the epic timeline of plant evolution, documenting the transition from early algae to the emergence of mosses, ferns, and the development of seeds and pollen. It also examines the critical milestones in animal evolution that occurred in tandem with these botanical shifts.
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