"biological big bang" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=biological big bang}} biological big bang
  1. (biology) The Cambrian explosion (the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla). Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: biological Big Bang, Biological Big Bang
    Sense id: en-biological_big_bang-en-name-6z7O-AxM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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