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Ancient Brazilian Microfossils May Rewrite Part of Early Animal History
Key Takeaways
- Researchers reanalyzed Brazilian microfossils once interpreted as traces of tiny animals.
- Imaging and spectroscopy suggested the structures were fossilized bacteria or algae instead.
- The reinterpretation could alter how scientists date and understand some early animal evidence from the Ediacaran.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com