they were the very first animals to escape the seafloor and swim. 它们是第一种从海底逃离 并开始游泳的生物
they were able to separate into layers of individuals, 但还是能够分离成数层个体层
This means they can harness the sun's energy to grow, 这意味着 它们能够利用太阳的能量生长
These rules of life determine how dynasties will rise and how they will fall. 这些生命法则决定着王朝的兴衰
continue to support life, just as they have for billions of years. 数十亿年如一日 持续支撑着生命
Under the dinosaurs, they had been a mere footnote in history. 与恐龙相比 它们只是历史上的一个注脚
Today, they number more than 10,000 species... 如今 鸟类有超过一万个物种