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Paleontology and Conservation: Lessons from the Past for the Future
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Which of the following is NOT a major extinction event that occurred in Earth's history?
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The Great Oxygenation Event
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The Great Oxygenation Event was a major increase in atmospheric oxygen levels that occurred approximately 2.4 billion years ago. It is not considered an extinction event as it did not lead to a significant loss of biodiversity.