Ancient Sponges: Earth’s First Animals – MIT Study

The Dawn of Animal Life: How Ancient Sponges Are Rewriting Evolutionary History and Fueling Biomimicry’s Future Over 89% of all life on Earth is estimated to have originated in the oceans. Now, groundbreaking research suggests the very first animal wasn’t the jellyfish or worm we once imagined, but a humble sponge. This isn’t just a … Read more