Historical event

First Eukaryotic Cells

Date: about 2.0-1.8 Billion Years Ago

Emergence of eukaryotic cells, characterized by a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, through processes like endosymbiosis. This paved the way for more complex life forms.

Tags: eukaryotes, cells, evolution, endosymbiosis, nucleus, organelles, complex life, biology

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