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Why was the evolution of cyanobacteria such a significant event in Earth's history

Why was the evolution of cyanobacteria such a significant event in Earth's history-example-1
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Cyanobacteria are blue-green algae that produce chlorophyll and undergo photosynthesis. Oxygen, a byproduct of that photosynthesis, was released into the atmosphere, changing it in such a way that it may have allowed the evolution of more complex forms of life.

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oxygen, a byproduct of that photosynthesis, was released into the atmosphere, changing it in such a way that it may have allowed the evolution of more complex forms of life.

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