When Giant Insects Ruled Earth - The Colossal Carboniferous Period #extinct #prehistoric #insects
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Join us on a journey back in time to the Carboniferous period, when the Earth was home to a wide variety of colossal insects that roamed the planet. Imagine dragonflies with wingspans of up to 2.5 feet, millipedes measuring up to 6.5 feet long, and scorpions as big as a human hand! This period, which lasted from approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, was a time of significant atmospheric changes that had a profound effect on the evolution of insects.
During this era, atmospheric oxygen levels were much higher than they are today, which allowed insects to grow to enormous sizes. The increase in oxygen content boosted the metabolism of insects, enabling them to consume more food and grow to colossal proportions. Additionally, the absence of natural predators and the abundance of plant life during this period allowed insects to thrive and expand their population.
However, as oxygen levels decreased and other species evolved to prey on them, the giant insects gradually became smaller, leading to the relatively small sizes of insects we see today. This decline in the size of insects occurred during the Permian period, which followed the Carboniferous period. During this time, the levels of atmospheric oxygen began to decrease, leading to the extinction of many giant insect species.
Despite their eventual decline, the giant insects of the Carboniferous period were a remarkable sight to behold. Through fossils and other scientific evidence, we can learn more about these prehistoric creatures and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of life on Earth. So, join us on this exciting journey back in time and discover the fascinating world of the colossal insects that once ruled the planet!
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During this era, atmospheric oxygen levels were much higher than they are today, which allowed insects to grow to enormous sizes. The increase in oxygen content boosted the metabolism of insects, enabling them to consume more food and grow to colossal proportions. Additionally, the absence of natural predators and the abundance of plant life during this period allowed insects to thrive and expand their population.
However, as oxygen levels decreased and other species evolved to prey on them, the giant insects gradually became smaller, leading to the relatively small sizes of insects we see today. This decline in the size of insects occurred during the Permian period, which followed the Carboniferous period. During this time, the levels of atmospheric oxygen began to decrease, leading to the extinction of many giant insect species.
Despite their eventual decline, the giant insects of the Carboniferous period were a remarkable sight to behold. Through fossils and other scientific evidence, we can learn more about these prehistoric creatures and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of life on Earth. So, join us on this exciting journey back in time and discover the fascinating world of the colossal insects that once ruled the planet!
Please check out our channel, DeExtinct, and be sure to Subscribe for more related content: @deextinct
For more please visit https://deextinct.org
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