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Macroevolution and Major Transitions

Professor Anthony Martin introduces the nearly 4-billion-year history of life by reviewing the basic concepts of macroevolution-the appearance of new forms of life from older forms of life. Learn how macroevolution leads to the major transitions covered in the course, such as the development of multicelled animals, flowering plants, and primates.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2010
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created October 18, 2021 by
    Martina Vazquez
  • Modified November 22, 2025 by
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