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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. I don't believe in evolution... by Kommet · · Score: 0, Troll
    ... because it pissed people off that I don't.

    You may mark me a Troll now.