Organic biomorphs may be better preserved than microorganisms in early Earth sediments
The Precambrian rock record contains numerous examples of microscopic organic filaments and spheres, commonly interpreted as fossil microorganisms. Microfossils are among the oldest traces of life on Earth, making their correct identification crucial to our understanding of early evolution. Yet, sph...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Geological Society of America
2021
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