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Earth’s oldest evidence of life is written in stone – but it’s at risk of disappearing

Despite a fossil record that spans billions of years, microbialites are surprisingly fragile.

October 15, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: The Conversation

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Despite a fossil record that spans billions of years, microbialites are surprisingly fragile.

Original source: The Conversation
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