Historical event

Beginning of Life (Abiogenesis)

Date: about 3.8 Billion Years Ago

The first simple life forms (prokaryotes) appear, possibly in hydrothermal vents.

Tags: biology, origin of life, abiogenesis, prokaryotes, hydrothermal vents, evolution, cells, first life, microorganisms, archean

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