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Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than thought
Original: Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than previously thought, new study suggests
A new study suggests animals may have evolved around 200 million years earlier than previously believed, pushing back the timeline for the emergence of animal life on Earth. The finding is drawing attention from scientists and science readers, as it challenges long-held assumptions about when the first animals appeared in the fossil record and how early life developed on the planet.
Why now: A new study challenges the established timeline for the origin of animal life, which is a major scientific claim.
Evidence
- Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than previously thought, new study suggests · Live Science
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