Giant Insects Have Not Appeared in the Fossil Record Since

question 191

Short Answer

Giant insects have not appeared in the fossil record since the end of the _______ period, due at least in part to declines in the concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere that followed the mass death of swamp vegetation around the globe.

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Definitions:

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where providing external incentives for behaviors that are already internally rewarding can lead to a decrease in intrinsic motivation.

Cognitive Error

Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, remembering, or other cognitive processes, often occurring due to biases or faulty thinking patterns.

Self-perception Errors

Mistakes individuals make when assessing their own behaviors and attitudes, often leading to biases in self-evaluation.

Cognitive Errors

Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, remembering, or other cognitive processes, often leading to biases or inaccurate judgments.