The Cosmic Zoo: The (Near) Inevitability of the Evolution of Complex, Macroscopic Life
Life on Earth provides a unique biological record from single-cell microbes to technologically intelligent life forms. Our evolution is marked by several major steps or innovations along a path of increasing complexity from microbes to space-faring humans. Here we identify various major key innovati...
Main Authors: | William Bains, Dirk Schulze-Makuch |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-06-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/6/3/25 |
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