Was Your Ancestor a Ball of Jelly? Evolution Study Surprises Experts

National Geographic ^ | December 12, 2013 | Jane J. Lee

[EveningStar]

In a prehistoric version of "the chicken or the egg" question, researchers have long debated which animal group came first. A traditional view pegs sponges—marine creatures that look more like rocks or corals—as our ancient ancestors.

But a new genetic study is stirring the waters, suggesting comb jellies, gelatinous marine animals that look similar to jellyfish, are actually the first animals to have evolved over 600 million years ago.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks EveningStar.

[ExCTCitizen]

I knew there’s a reason for LIBERALS, their brains are still in the jellyfish stage.

[Renfield]

Have you heard of Vero Man before?

Archaeologists return to controversial Vero site in Florida

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/12/2013/archaeologists-return-controversial-vero-site-florida

[Renfield]

Oops, I meant to send this as a PM, not post as a thread reply (which, in context, appears non-topical). Sorry.

[tractorman]

Teenagers are proof that evolution is impossible.

[SunkenCiv]

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