Comments on: Ancient Tulip-like Creatures Discovered in the Burgess Shale

By: John Kwok

John Kwok — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:23:13 +0000

Yes, Booger, I agree, probably more like early precursors to blastoids and crinoids.

Booger — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:57:32 +0000

They look like early echinoderms to me, realted to sand dollars, sea biscuits, crinoids and other species in that group. They are clearly animals.

fintin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:13:15 +0000

Just when it seems like it’s getting old, a new paleontological discovery hooks me back in!

Paul — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:45:15 +0000

No, the plant/animal separation occurred long before the time of these fossils.

Joshus — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:34:22 +0000

Perhaps a common ancestor for plants and animals.