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The discussions emphasize the groundbreaking nature of the research, with posts describing the fossils as possibly being the oldest known animal remains, such as calls to verify if these are truly sponge fossils. Words like 'exciting,' 'perfect evidence,' and 'possible candidate' convey both enthusiasm and cautious optimism, reflecting the novelty and significance of this finding in paleontology and evolutionary biology.
Most discussions express agreement or optimism about the significance of the findings, with some referencing the fossil's age as potentially revolutionary for understanding early animal evolution.
Posts show high curiosity, with multiple discussions highlighting the age of the fossils and their implications for the history of life, indicating strong interest.
Several comments analyze the potential impact of the discovery and discuss the evidence, suggesting some depth in engagement, though mostly at a preliminary level.
While some feel the discovery could reshape our understanding of early animals, the overall perception is cautious, recognizing it as potentially impactful but awaiting further confirmation.
Abstract in brief
- Molecular phylogeny suggests that animals emerged during the Neoproterozoic era, but there is a lack of physical fossil evidence from the Proterozoic eon.
- Researchers have identified vermiform microstructure in 890-million-year-old reefs that may belong to primitive keratose sponges, indicating potential early animal life.
- If confirmed as sponge fossils, these findings would be the oldest known evidence of animals, showing they predate the Neoproterozoic oxygenation event and survived the Cryogenian glaciation.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyUp for some serious reading? The full article, "Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs," is available online. https://t.co/qVyCjTD7ns
The oldest known animal fossil dates back 558 million years. Now someone found the fossil of a 890 million year old
Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs https://t.co/JRtzPmGfec
Una esponja pugna por ser el animal más antiguo conocido https://t.co/M4urMm6EvE vía @ABC_Ciencia Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs https://t.co/ohtcxMM6HC https://t.co/c2XWO3RulY
Exciting stuff from geologist E. Turner. Ancient #reefs made by #cyanobacteria, she describes Cyanos as having “DELICIOUS SUGARY SNOT ON THEIR OUTER SURFACES”
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What a paper! Single author, no new data, only a -- very cautiously discussed -- novel idea, but one that would change, if I understand it correctly, our picture of what's possible when it comes to life on this planet: Sponges before the Great Oxygenation! https://t.co/pjPTwWHdmr
Exciting stuff from geologist E. Turner. Ancient #reefs made by #cyanobacteria, she describes Cyanos as having “DELICIOUS SUGARY SNOT ON THEIR OUTER SURFACES”
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Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs | Nature https://t.co/FuWqgGQ7Rn
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#Nature Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs https://t.co/5G9eeNJRMD "If the Little Dal objects are truly sponge body fossils, they are older than the next-youngest undisputed sponge body fossils (Cambrian) by approximately 350 million years."
Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs https://t.co/JRtzPmGfec
Nature dergisinde yayımlanan bir araştırmaya göre, dünyanın en eski hayvan fosilleri bir jeolog tarafından Kanada’da bulunan kayalarda keşfedilmiş olabilir.
RT @coreyspowell: Up for some serious reading? The full article, "Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs,"…
RT @coreyspowell: Up for some serious reading? The full article, "Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs,"…
Up for some serious reading? The full article, "Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs," is available online. https://t.co/qVyCjTD7ns
PubMed: Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs https://t.co/NgKhdaHS7a
7/28付けのNATUREに、約8.9億年前の「スポンジ(?)の仲間」と思われる動物化石の研究が。「クライオジェ二アン後期」なので、最古の動物化石の一つといえそうだ。 Turner, E.C. Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs. Nature (2021). https://t.co/KW10USF4p4
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RT @robertosaezm: Una esponja pugna por ser el animal más antiguo conocido https://t.co/M4urMm6EvE vía @ABC_Ciencia Possible poriferan bod…
RT @robertosaezm: Una esponja pugna por ser el animal más antiguo conocido https://t.co/M4urMm6EvE vía @ABC_Ciencia Possible poriferan bod…
Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs | Este podría ser el fósil más antiguo que se conoce. #geology #geologia https://t.co/B9PbQNNhXq
The oldest known animal fossil dates back 558 million years. Now someone found the fossil of a 890 million year old
RT @robertosaezm: Una esponja pugna por ser el animal más antiguo conocido https://t.co/M4urMm6EvE vía @ABC_Ciencia Possible poriferan bod…
Una esponja pugna por ser el animal más antiguo conocido https://t.co/M4urMm6EvE vía @ABC_Ciencia Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs https://t.co/ohtcxMM6HC https://t.co/c2XWO3RulY
Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs. By Elizabeth C. Turner –Ontario Canada News Nature Journal July 28,2021 (* ) https://t.co/5Gw9leIKni Perfect article and evidence early metazoans-sponge- evolution from Canada . https://t.co/vErVn2fcBh
RT @PhylumBryozoa: Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs | Nature https://t.co/PhHFxCfRH4
@Juamas_ ¿Viste este artículo? —Turner, E.C. Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs. Nature (2021). https://t.co/9va1AMaxaJ
Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs | Nature https://t.co/PhHFxCfRH4
Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs | Nature
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Nuevo candidato al animal más antiguo conocido https://t.co/0CdlSt8uTy - De verificarse los hallazgos que esta semana bajo el título Possible poriferan body fossils in early Neoproterozoic microbial reefs se publican en la revista Nature, podríamos enco… https://t.co/VjygHSZIrs
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