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The earliest forms of nervous systems can be traced back to simple organisms such as [[Cnidaria|cnidarians]] and [[Ctenophora|ctenophores]]. These primitive nervous systems consisted of diffuse nerve nets, which lacked centralized structures. The nerve net allowed for basic sensory and motor functions, enabling these organisms to respond to environmental stimuli. | The earliest forms of nervous systems can be traced back to simple organisms such as [[Cnidaria|cnidarians]] and [[Ctenophora|ctenophores]]. These primitive nervous systems consisted of diffuse nerve nets, which lacked centralized structures. The nerve net allowed for basic sensory and motor functions, enabling these organisms to respond to environmental stimuli. | ||
[[Image:Detail-93285.jpg|thumb|center|Illustration of a primitive nerve net in a cnidarian.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-93286.jpg|thumb|center|Illustration of a primitive nerve net in a cnidarian.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
As evolution progressed, more complex nervous systems began to emerge. The development of ganglia, clusters of nerve cells, marked a significant step in the evolution of the nervous system. Ganglia allowed for localized processing of information, leading to more efficient and coordinated responses. | As evolution progressed, more complex nervous systems began to emerge. The development of ganglia, clusters of nerve cells, marked a significant step in the evolution of the nervous system. Ganglia allowed for localized processing of information, leading to more efficient and coordinated responses. | ||