Why does a flashing world globe appear during start-up process?

In recent months my MacBook Pro has decided not to start up in the usual way. Now, when I am starting up a blank white screen appears for 55 sec, then a flashing world globe appears for 65 sec before the Apple logo appears. The machine is ready to go after a further 75 sec. Does any one know why this flashing world globe has suddenly come into my life - never seen it before?

System Preferences>Startup Disk - Select your OS hard drive and lock the padlock.  Restart your computer.  Still seeing the flashing world globe?
BTW:  The flashing world globe is a network startup disk.

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