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In the Cambrian system, the fossils represent an explosion of complex multicellular life
forms—hence the term "Cambrian Explosion." The problem for evolution is that the
Cambrian explosion occurs suddenly with no transitional forms preceding it. Furthermore,
many of the types of fossils found in the Cambrian layer are represented by modern
organisms, such as entoprocts, that are alive and well today. This species of
entoproct, Cotyledion tylodes, was identified previously, but the specimens were not well
preserved and difficult to characterize. The discovery of hundreds of new extremely well
preserved fossils in much older strata was a huge surprise. Another shock was the
extremely well defined detail of the fossil's mouth, anus, and digestive tract, proving that
the previous classification of C. tylodes as a cnidarian (a jellyfish-like creature) was wrong. In
fact, not only was the creature postulated to be much older than previously estimated, it
was incredibly more complex.

Interestingly, the fossils of C. tylodes also appear to have somewhat more complex features
than modern entoprocts. Unlike living entoprocts, the stem and flowerlike feeding cup of
the "ancient" version was covered by tiny hardened protuberances (sclerites), and the creatures were
much larger.

Clearly, a majority of the fossil record was formed as a result of the year-long global Flood recorded in
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Genesis, making it one of evolution's greatest enemies. The original diversity of organisms were created
by God to reproduce "after their kind," which is why fossils like the entoproct are complex, fully formed,
and similar to their modern living counterparts. (information found in Institute for Creation Research (ICR),
article entitled, “Another Cambrian Discovery Discredits Evolution” by Jeffrey P. Tomkins, Ph.D)

Conclusion

The person who observes the world today comes to the table with certain beliefs which will affect how
he views the data. Our presuppositions determine our predictions. The beginnings history of our
universe and earth are outside the realm of science, since no one was there to observe its foundation
(except God), nor are these events repeatable or measurable. If one believes the Word of God by FAITH,
he is compelled to believe that God created the heavens and the earth a few thousand years ago and
that God destroyed the original created world with a global flood. That flood altered the geology of the
world.
If one would open his eyes to this possibility, then, as we have seen, there are ABUNDANT evidences
that indicate that the earth and heavens were created less than 10,000 years ago by a Omnipotent and
Omniscient Creator.

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