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Animal-microbe partnerships date back to the dawn of complex life
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Animal-microbe partnerships date back to the dawn of complex life

So, researchers have uncovered some fascinating geochemical evidence suggesting that worm-like creatures from the Ediacaran period had symbiotic relationships with bacteria. This is a groundbreaking discovery, as direct evidence of such partnerships has been elusive in the fossil record. Zhenfei Wang and his team at Nanjing University are shedding light on these ancient connections, which could change our understanding of early life on Earth. It's amazing to think that these partnerships have been around for over 500 million years!
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