Talk:Vendobionta
Latest comment: 2 months ago by Monster Iestyn in topic Disputed affinity and rank
Disputed validity/monophyly?
editAccording to Supplementary Material of {{Erwin et al., 2011}}, Vendozoa/Vendobionta is controversial as a grouping for Ediacaran macrofossils, and they are now thought to consist of a number of groups (i.e. they are not a monophyletic group).
They instead proprose a new classification for Ediacaran macrofossils, recognising six clades (Rangeomorpha, Erniettomorpha, Dickinsoniomorpha, Arboreomorpha, Triradialomorpha, Kimberellomorpha), three likely clades (Bilaterialomorpha, Tetraradialomorpha, Pentaradialomorpha) and paraphyletic Porifera. Monster Iestyn (talk) 12:59, 17 September 2024 (UTC)
Disputed affinity and rank
editThe affinity and rank of Vendobionta are also notably disputed. For example:
{{Seilacher, 1992}}(which established the name "Vendobionta") considers them as a kingdom of their own.{{Buss & Seilacher, 1994}}considers them instead as a phylum of Metazoa (= Animalia) and sister to the Eumetazoa.{{Seilacher, Grazhdankin & Leguta, 2003}}and{{Seilacher, 2007}}consider them a class of Rhizopoda.- Retallack, 2016 interprets them as likely lichenized fungi, but also discusses other affinities (Foraminifera, Algae, Animals, Microbial colonies). The author also suggests using class rank for the group.