Prototaxites fossil may represent unknown multicellular life

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A puzzling fossil, Prototaxites, may represent an unknown form of multicellular life. New analysis of chemical signatures in Prototaxites fossils found no evidence of fungal compounds, suggesting it is distinct from known fungi, plants, or animals. This ancient organism, towering up to 30 feet, has defied classification for 160 years, with ongoing research seeking to understand its unique biology.


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