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Evolution of life on Earth
Evolution of life on Earth

Duration: 01:49

An introduction to evolution from the asexual reproduction or cloning of early single-celled organisms to sexual reproduction, which has led to the formation of more recent and complex animals and plants.
evolution, cell, cell division, diversity, asexual reproduction, cloning, sexual reproduction, Darwin
 
What is required for life to evolve?
What is required for life to evolve?

Duration: 02:14

Extremophile organisms taught scientists that water is the central requirement for life to evolve.
sun, thermal vent, outerspace
 

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