We talk about carbon sequestration and how it will save the planet and avoid climate change. Are we not forgeting about the preceeding process of photosynthisis ? It no only captures carbon but produces the oxygen vital to the creation and sustenance of life on earth.
Is this not the most important reason for us to improve our green infrastructure in cities and care for vegetation across the country?
The development of photosynthesis played a significant role in the emergence of fauna, which refers to the animal kingdom. Photosynthetic organisms, such as cyanobacteria and early algae, were among the first life forms to evolve on Earth billions of years ago. These organisms inhabited the oceans and started harnessing sunlight to produce energy-rich molecules.
The first animals likely evolved in marine environments, taking advantage of the nutrient-rich oceans and oxygenated atmosphere. Over time, simple multicellular organisms evolved into more complex forms, eventually leading to the explosion of biodiversity known as the Cambrian explosion, approximately 541 million years ago.
Photosynthesis played a crucial role in shaping the Earth's ecosystems and providing the conditions necessary for the emergence and diversification of animal life. By producing oxygen and generating a rich energy source, photosynthetic organisms created an environment that could support more complex and energy-demanding organisms, eventually giving rise to the diverse fauna we see today, AND YOU.