Explain why cyanobacteria were important to the development of life on earth.

Cyanobacteria are blue-green algae that produce chlorophyll and undergo photosynthesis. Oxygen, a byproduct of that photosynthesis, was released into the atmosphere, changing it in such a way that it may have allowed the evolution of more complex forms of life.

one characteristic that is shared by all is a soft body. many

of these invertebrate animals also have an outer shell to protect their

body. oysters, clams, snails, and mussels are all mollusks. so are octopuses, squids, and slugs. mollusks live on land and in freshwater.

for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.