This poster illustrates the evolution of Life on Earth over the past 600 million years. A timeline with important ecological events and over 120 illustrations portrays the intricate changes in history that yield the rich biodiversity of today.
History of Life on Earth received a semi-finalist honor at the most recent National Science Foundation International Science and Visualization Challenge. (The NSF challenge is dedicated to celebrating the use of visualization and illustration "for communicating science, engineering and technology for education and journalistic purposes.")
This poster was created by Brian Finn of Iapetus press, creators of science-related information graphics.
Copyright 2007 Iapetus Press.