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Anning's work spurred changes in scientific thinking about what?

  • Human evolution

  • History of the Earth

  • Astronomy

  • Genetics

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**Answer: History of the Earth** Mary Anning's paleontological discoveries in the early 19th century revolutionized our understanding of Earth's history and the diversity of prehistoric life. Her meticulous collection and analysis of fossils from coastal cliffs in England, particularly marine reptiles and fish, challenged prevailing notions about the age of the Earth and the progression of geological eras.
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