Complex, multicellular organisms emerged, setting the stage for the explosion of life on the planet over 500 million years ago in a time epoch known as the Ediacaran Period. But it didn't happen ...

The research raises questions about factors that may have fueled the emergence of complex, multicellular organisms, such as Ediacaran fauna, notable for their resemblance to early animals.

Over 500 million years ago, during the Ediacaran Period, complex, multicellular organisms emerged, paving the way for the explosion of life on Earth. Researchers have uncovered evidence indicating ...