What were the first multicellular organisms on Earth? Describe them.

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Lauryn Schmidt

21 January, 18:27

What were the first multicellular organisms on Earth? Describe them.

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Giovanny Boyd · Answer 1

The first known single-celled organisms appeared on Earth about 3.5 billion years ago, roughly a billion years after Earth formed. More complex forms of life took longer to evolve, with the first multicellular animals not appearing until about 600 million years ago.

Keyla · Answer 2

The first known single-celled organisms appeared on Earth about 3.5 billion years ago, roughly a billion years after Earth formed. More complex forms of life took longer to evolve, with the first multicellular animals not appearing until about 600 million years ago.