Alternate Cambrian Scenario

One project that I am very proud of that I ran out of steam for writing descriptions of, is my alternate Cambrian explosion project. Here, instead of molluscs, arthropods, and chordates taking over and becoming dominant, we see different groups take hold, the Priapulida, Kinonrhyncha, Loricifera and Rotifers. These forms eventually come to look very little like their ancestors, and take on myriad forms. I will be posting these sections very soon, with many pictures, so stay tuned.

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