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The oldest humanoid fossils were all found in Africa.
The oldest humanoid fossils were all found in Africa.
The oldest cell fossils are stromatolites, which are layered structures formed by the activity of microbial mats, primarily cyanobacteria. The oldest known stromatolite fossils, dating back about 3.5 billion years, have been found in locations such as Western Australia, specifically in the Pilbara region, and South Africa's Barberton Greenstone Belt. These ancient fossils provide crucial evidence of early life on Earth and its role in shaping the planet's atmosphere.
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The fossils of the oldest life forms can be found in the Precambrian period of the fossil record.
In undisturbed strata, the oldest fossils will be the deepest from the surface.
Yes. Its fossils have been found in Europe. Archaeopteryx is one of the oldest and first known relatives of the primitive birds.
No. Trilobite fossils are much older.
in the lowest layers of rock
A recent discovery in Australia has shown fossil microorganisms dating back 3.4 billion years.