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Biogenesis as an evolutionary process [letter].

H J Morowitz1, D W Deamer, T Smith

  • 1Biology Department, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA.

Journal of Molecular Evolution
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The earliest complex ecosystems, evidenced by fossil stromatolites, emerged shortly after life

Area of Science:

  • Origin of Life Studies
  • Paleobiology
  • Biogeochemistry

Background:

  • The discovery of ancient stromatolites indicates early complex photosynthetic ecosystems.
  • The complexity of these early life forms presents a challenge given the timeline of life's origin.

Discussion:

  • Investigating the rapid evolution of life from its origins to complex ecosystems.
  • Exploring the implications of early photosynthetic organisms on Earth's early environment.

Key Insights:

  • Fossil stromatolites provide evidence for complex early life.
  • A heuristic model addresses the rapid emergence of complexity after life's origin.

Outlook:

  • Further research into the evolutionary pathways of early life.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline ExobiologyNASA Discipline Number 52-20NASA Program ExobiologyNon-NASA Center

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