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Illustrated reconstruction of the Cambrian periodIllustrated reconstructionCambrian541–485 Ma

541–485 Ma

Cambrian

541–485 million years ago

Warm shallow seas cover large areas and animal life becomes dramatically more diverse.

Notable lifeTrilobites, sponges and early arthropods

Collection connections

No sample specimens are connected to this period yet.