Eukaryotic evolution: Deep phylogeny does not imply morphological novelty

Eukaryotic diversity is often depicted as a molecular phylogenetic tree consisting of a few supergroups that originated over a billion years ago. A new study reveals an ancient group of tiny phagotrophic flagellates that reinforces inferences about early evolutionary history.

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A new study uncovers an ancient group of small phagotrophic flagellates that supports ideas about early evolutionary history.