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Evolution. BBC2

(7 Posts)
MayBee70 Thu 23-Jul-26 15:03:07

How do they know that these single cell ( or whatever they are) things developed into this or that millions of years ago? Maybe I’m just not concentrating properly. I mean, if there are no fossils of microbe type stuff how do they know?

JenniRen Thu 23-Jul-26 15:20:10

Although scientists have not actually found LUCA, our common ancestor, it is evident there must have been such a common ancestor as we humans share our DNA with all other living things on Earth, to a lesser or greater degree.

MayBee70 Thu 23-Jul-26 16:01:33

I do love the series. It’s just that I sit there saying ‘how do they know that’ all the time!

JenniRen Fri 24-Jul-26 15:46:09

Research!
And perhaps some leaps of faith?

Mollygo Fri 24-Jul-26 15:52:59

It’s fascinating. I’m really enjoying the series.

posset Fri 24-Jul-26 17:30:21

I love the series too, and think Chris Packham is just the man/woman for the job - his enthusiasm is palpable!

MayBee70 Fri 24-Jul-26 17:35:27

Went to a talk he gave locally 20+ years ago. He was lovely ad,yes,soenthusiatic. I’ve loved everything he’s done.