Scientists discover Earth's 'possible first predator'

By Xinhua News Agency

Jun 09, 2023 12:17 am

CANBERRA: Australian scientists have discovered a 'lost world' of ancient organisms that lived in Earth's waterways billions of years ago.

In a study published on Thursday, a team from Australian National University (ANU) revealed the discovery of the Protosterol Biota, a microscopic creature that could have been the first predator on Earth, hunting and devouring bacteria.

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