The earliest animals may have evolved hundreds of millions of years before their first unmistakable fossils appear in the fossil record, according to a new study led by the University of Oxford. The findings, published in Science Advances, suggest animals may have originated deep in the Neoproterozoic Era, even before some of the most extreme ice ages in Earth's history.
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Study Suggests Early Animal Evolution Predates Fossil Evidence by Hundreds of Millions of Years
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October 2, 2026
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A study from the University of Oxford suggests that the earliest animals evolved hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought, originating in the Neoproterozoic Era. This research, published in Science Advances, has implications for understanding evolutionary timelines. While not directly related to Iran, advancements in scientific research can influence educational and research policies in the country.
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