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The Little Algae That Could

Posted by Hemos on from the evolution-devolution dept.

A reader writes "This NewsFactor Network article says scientists have discovered a genetic "missing link" that helps to explain how primordial pond scum evolved into the land plants that now cover the Earth. Their conclusion: A type of green algae is the closest living relative of the first land plants."

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  1. Non-watered down story by ChazeFroy · · Score: 5, Informative

    You can find the original, non-watered down story at Nature. Of course, you need a subscription :-)