Was This Half-Billion-Year-Old Wrinkled Sack With No Anus, Previously Believed To Be Our Earliest Ancestor, Actually A Baby Penis Worm? | Defector

Saccorhytus, a creature that lived 500 million years ago, sparked curiosity and debate about the nature of early animals, reshaping our understanding of the evolutionary timeline.

The unique characteristics of Saccorhytus—notably its lack of anus—challenge assumptions about the earliest forms of life and suggest a complex evolutionary history that is still being unraveled.

Despite initial excitement surrounding Saccorhytus, the scientific community quickly assessed its place in the evolutionary tree, concluding that it is not an early ancestor of humans.

The enduring fascination with Saccorhytus lies in its bizarre appearance and the philosophical implications of what our ancestors may have looked like, leading to endless speculation.

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