When Life Moved to Land and the Disastrous Consequences

Explore the fascinating journey of life's transition from water to land in this comprehensive 24-minute video. Discover how various organisms, from bacteria to vertebrates, conquered terrestrial environments over billions of years. Learn about the major climatic consequences of this transition, including the first two Mass Extinction Events in Earth's history. Examine the evolutionary steps of different life forms, such as stromatolites, eukaryotic algae, fungi, non-vascular plants, vascular plants, seed plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. Delve into the debates surrounding the timing of land fungi evolution and understand the impact of plant expansion on Earth's climate. Follow the timeline of land migrations and gain insights into the major evolutionary steps of land animals. Enhance your understanding of Earth's biological history with this informative and engaging presentation.

Definition of ‘Land’
Bacterial & Algal Transition
The Land Fungi Debate
Non-Vascular Plant Transition
Vascular Plant Transition
Seed Plant Transition
Invertebrate Animal Transition
Vertebrate Animal Transition
Major Land Animal Evolutionary Steps
Timeline of Land Migrations
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