A community of rounded rock-like forms, thrombolites, extremely rare and ancient life forms, living fossils built by micro-organisms and believed to b
A community of rounded rock-like forms, thrombolites, extremely rare and ancient life forms, living fossils built by micro-organisms and believed to be one of the earliest forms of life dating back 3500 million years, and the origin of oxygen in the atmosphere. The observation walkway allows viewing without harm to the critically endangered ecosystem. Lake Clifton, Yalgorup National Park, near Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
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