Most scientists believe that complex life on Earth began to emerge around 635 million years ago. However, a new theory presents a different perspective.
Researchers at Cardiff University in the UK have recently published a new theory after studying mysterious formations found in Franceville, Gabon. Scientists are currently uncertain whether these formations are fossils, and they have raised questions about whether they could be the first signs of life on Earth.
The origins of life on Earth and when it began are questions we are still seeking precise answers to (Illustrative image).
If these are indeed fossils, they would have existed for about 2.1 million years, which is approximately 1.5 million years earlier than the timeframe that scientists have generally accepted for the emergence of complex life on Earth.
However, this theory also suggests that the organisms at that time were still very simple and only appeared within the confines of inland marine areas, not yet spreading widely.
Ultimately, these organisms became extinct, leaving a gap for the life we know today to evolve.
Proving all of this is a significant challenge, but if researchers can validate their theory, it could fundamentally change our understanding of the timeline of our planet.
This will deepen our understanding of the history of the Blue Planet in the vast and dark universe. The most intriguing aspect of this theory and its mysteries is that they may represent the first pieces of complex life on Earth, emerging under circumstances similar to those in which life flourished during the Cambrian period 635 million years ago.
It is very possible that it stimulated simple life forms to become more complex and sophisticated, even though they ultimately became extinct without spreading too far.
However, these findings have not yet been accepted by all scientists. We must wait to see how exactly the research team will continue to apply this new theory to verify its accuracy.
Nonetheless, this is also a noteworthy research outcome, recently published on the Scientific Guide website, which is considered a peer-reviewed scientific data source by experts in the field.
