Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Oldest Fossil Evidence For Animals Found

The oldest fossilized evidence of animals has been unearthed in Oman and reveals that tiny sea sponges were abundant 635 million years ago, long before most of the planet's other major animal groups evolved, according to a new analysis.

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See also:

Malaysian scientists find stone tools 'oldest in Southeast Asia'

Early Whales Gave Birth On Land

Largest Prehistoric Snake Discovered

Biodiversity Hotspot Enabled Neanderthals To Survive Longer In South East Of Spain

Early Humans Had 'Jaws Of Steel'

Sociability Traced To Particular Region Of Brain

'Longevity Gene' Common Among Centenarians

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Cosmic Log: Mars rovers on the march