Ancient 9-meter organism predates dinosaurs, baffling scientists

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A 9-meter-tall organism from 400 million years ago, Prototaxites, is baffling scientists as new research suggests it was neither plant, animal, nor fungus. The ancient life form, discovered 160 years ago, is now thought to be an entirely alien multicellular organism, distinct from any known modern life. Its unique structure and chemical biomarkers differentiate it from fungi, leaving its exact classification a mystery for further study.


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