The ________ occurred due to the creation of many new ecological niches that formed as a result of the breakup of Rodinia.
A)Cambrian explosion
B)Phanerozoic expansion
C)Cambrian diversification
D)Paleozoic diversification

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The Cambrian explosion refers to a rapid diversification of animal life that occurred during the Cambrian period, which is thought to be due to the creation of new ecological niches as a result of the breakup of the supercontinent Rodinia. The other choices (B, C, and D) are either too broad or not specifically tied to the breakup of Rodinia.

The ________ Occurred Due to the Creation of Many New