Tonian period

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:geological_formation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Proterozoic_Eon
gptkbp:associated_with the development of stromatolites
global tectonic activity
the development of early metazoans
the evolution of early life forms.
the formation of new ocean basins
the rise of algae
gptkbp:climate generally warm and humid
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for the evolution of complex life
gptkbp:duration approximately 1000 million years
gptkbp:edibility gptkb:Proterozoic_eon
gptkbp:ends_at approximately 720 million years ago
gptkbp:environmental_impact transition to cooler climates
gptkbp:events rise of multicellular organisms
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Cryogenian_period
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
soft-bodied fossils
warm and stable climate conditions
gptkbp:founded evolution of eukaryotes
gptkbp:geographical_feature sedimentary rocks
various sedimentary basins
supercontinent Rodinia
gptkbp:geological_formation sedimentation and erosion
gptkbp:historical_event breakup of supercontinent Rodinia
gptkbp:historical_period 1000 to 720 million years ago
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tonian period
gptkbp:influenced_by plate tectonics
gptkbp:is_characterized_by the presence of microbial mats
the presence of multicellular life
gptkbp:is_essential_for the study of ancient environments
studying early life evolution
understanding Earth's climatic history
understanding the evolution of ecosystems
gptkbp:known_for the development of soft-bodied organisms
gptkbp:major_city various locations worldwide
gptkbp:notable_event the diversification of life forms
appearance of the first animals
the emergence of the first complex life forms
gptkbp:notable_traits development of simple multicellular organisms
the presence of simple multicellular organisms
gptkbp:notable_work paleontological studies
gptkbp:part_of Neoproterozoic era
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Cryogenian_period
gptkbp:research_areas geological and biological studies
gptkbp:research_focus paleobiology and geology
gptkbp:significance important for understanding Earth's history
the study of early multicellular life
gptkbp:species increased diversity of life forms