The prehistoric animals shown here lived during the Paleozoic Era, which lasted from about 570 million to 240 million years ago. In the beginning of the era, all animals lived in the sea. Later, insects, amphibians, and reptiles appeared on land.
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World Book illustrations by Alex Ebel</P>
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