But now, they would almost bring it to an end. 但是现在 它几乎将动物生命带入终结
the vertebrates would never look back. 脊椎动物将永不回头
Once upon a time, this defense would have worked. 在过去 这种防御会有效果
One that would last for 200,000 years. 这个时期将持续20万年
none of these survivors would have had a chance to rule. 这些幸存者都不可能有机会统治世界
Survivors that would form the basis of all species that exist today. 这些幸存者将成为 今天存在的所有物种的基础
Unchecked, the caterpillars would strip them bare. 如果不加控制 毛虫会将其吃个精光
would go on to change our planet like nothing before. 将以前所未有的方式改变我们的星球
would prove an enduring blueprint for success. 成为了持久成功的蓝图