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1. Paleozoic

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   Terrestrial Colonization
   The Silurian Period marks the firm establishment of life on land, beginning with non-vascular plants (mosses and liverworts) that required moist conditions. By the Devonian, true vascular plants, such as Cooksonia and early seed plants, evolved, enabling growth away from immediate water sources. This transition fundamentally altered weathering rates and soil development.
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