The Paleozoic Era pdf

John B. Rafferty writes about Earth operations and the environment. He currently serves as the Earth and Life Sciences Editor, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics related to the natural world. Prior to joining Encyclopaedia Britannica in 2006, he held teaching positions at Lewis University, Roosevelt University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Paleozoic Era pdf by John P Rafferty

The Paleozoic Era: Diversification of Plant and Animal Life

Characterized by a surge in biodiversity and evolutionary development, the Paleozoic Era ushered in the beginnings of life as we know it. Within these pages, readers will discover the fossil and geologic evidence from this time that reveals a dynamic planet, where new species of plants and animals were constantly emerging and continents were breaking apart and reforming. While many of the species from this era are now extinct and the continents are relatively stable, remnants of this era still continue to shed much-needed light on the conditions of Earth, both past and present.