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Scientists discover new evidence of early animal evolution

Researchers found chemical traces of organisms that existed 635 million years ago. This discovery may suggest that animals evolved 200 million years earlier than previously thought.

In brief

  • Scientists discovered chemical traces of ancient organisms.
  • These traces indicate the existence of animals 635 million years ago.
  • The oldest animal fossils are about 574 million years old.
  • The absence of fossils does not indicate the absence of animals.
  • The discovery may change perceptions of animal evolution.
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  • ОбозревательBig capitaloligarchic ties
    • first item
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    • national desk

    Тварини могли еволюціонувати на 200 млн років раніше: вчені зробили сенсаційне відкриття

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    • national desk

    Скам’янілостей не лишилось. Вчені зі США знайшли хімічні сліди істот, які існували 635 млн років тому

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