Period Ectasian Period

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First confirmed sexual reproduction in algae (1400-1200 Ma).

1.40 Ga – 1.20 Ga · 200.00 Ma duration

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Ectasian Period 1

1200 Ma First Sexual Reproduction Genetic mixing evolves Evidence in red algae fossils suggests sexual reproduction evolved, dramatically accelerating evolution.