Universe potentially ‘cosmic zoo’ filled with complex plant and animal life, theorize scientists

‘The development of complex life forms on other planets may be nearly inevitable once the basics of life itself are present, according to a new study.
A group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Washington State University have concluded that the universe may resemble a “cosmic zoo” filled with plants and animals that bear at least some resemblance to those on earth, although they may have different anatomies and chemical makeup.
The researchers believe that once the origins of life are present, evolution would follow a natural path that eventually – given enough time and the right conditions – could lead to the transition from simple life forms to complex, and even intelligent beings, such as those found on our own planet.’
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