Formation of myelin sheath was a major evolutionary event

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The formation of myelin sheath was a major evolutionary event that occurred in vertebrates. Why was this adaptation so vital to the success of vertebrates? (Hint: what are the draw-backs of increasing diameter of the axons as a method of increasing speed of conduction?)

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