The “great dying,” also known as the Permian-Triassic extinction event, was partially caused by bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane. This event led to significant changes in the environment, including anoxia (lack of oxygen) in the oceans, which contributed to the mass extinction of a vast number of species.
The “great dying,” which saw 96% of all species extinct, was partially caused by(1 point)
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algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
lower levels of carbon dioxide in the air.
lower levels of carbon dioxide in the air.
an asteroid impact.
an asteroid impact.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
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