Independent origins of spicules reconcile paleontological and molecular evidence of sponge evolutionary history

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2026 in paleontology

Cited by user Macrochelys on 07 Jan 2026

* Goudemez et al. (2026) report evidence of covariation between the increase of sharpness of the blade and the reduction of the platform in the P1 element of the feeding…

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Helicolocellus

Cited by user DevonHalDraedle on 07 Jan 2026

Helicolocellus cantori is an extinct sponge from the late Ediacaran of China, and possibly related to the Hexactinellida.

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