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Archean Molecular Fossils and the Early Rise of Eukaryotes.

Authors :
Brocks, Jochen J.
Logan, Graham A.
Buick, Roger
Summons, Roger E.
Source :
Science. 8/13/1999, Vol. 285 Issue 5430, p1033-1036. 4p. 2 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Focuses on Archean molecular fossils and the early rise of eukaryotes. Preservation of molecular fossils in shales from the Pilbara Craton, Australia; Hydrocarbon biomarkers indigenous and syngenetic to the Archean shales; Presence of 2alpha-methylhopanes, characteristic of cyanobacteria; Evidence for the early existence of eukaryotes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
285
Issue :
5430
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2163385
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.285.5430.1033