A “tree of life” is the ideal visual of life’s evolutionary history–highlighting the diversity, the common ancestry, the survivors, the mass extinctions, and the evolution of key traits that changed the course of history for many species.

Our tree of life identifies when all current living organisms first evolved in geological time. It traces the branching of life from the first single celled organisms to the major groups of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes with key developments depicted along the way, such as bones in vertebrates, waterproof spores in plants, and metamorphosis in winged insects. It not only reflects the most current scientific research, but also reveals the exquisite beauty of the connections and diversity of life.

8 page booklet explaining evolutionary trees & an activity sheet with 24 question items that can be answered using the tree ( included with each format ) ( downloadable here )

• Poster - 24 x 36” on 100# stock, fits standard frame, packaged in sturdy tube with a beautiful label and boxed

• Laminated Poster - High quality, edge to edge lamination, 24 x 36” on 100# stock, packaged in sturdy tube with a beautiful label and boxed

• Giclée Print - 18 x 24”, 100% acid free, natural textured cotton rag, ships flat with a backer board and in a clear sleeve

• Mural - 3’6 x 5’ , PhotoTex™, adhesive fabric, non-toxic and phthalates free, packaged and shipped in a sturdy box

Our ‘A History of Existing Life’ graphic links to our ‘A History of the Earth’ graphic by way of the geological time scale. Hung together side by side shows a full history.  ( See details here : Bundles )

Revision 9.0 : This tree/poster went through a major update in August of 2023. This update incorporates the most recent research to mammal, early eukaryote, angiosperm, and invertebrate branching and timing as well as squamata detail.