New Tree of Life diagram reveals bacteria's dominance and surprising evolutionary links

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A new Tree of Life diagram reveals that bacteria dominate life, with animals like humans representing a tiny fraction of species. This updated model, based on genetic analysis, categorizes life into bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes, and highlights surprising evolutionary relationships, like wolves being closer to whales than Tasmanian tigers. The research, detailed in a new book, suggests evolution prioritizes survival over advancement, with some species simplifying over time, and offers insights into future human evolution and our place in the vastness of life.


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