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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/tornedron_ on 2026-03-04 00:57:27+00:00.

Original Title: TIL about Parakaryon myojinensis, a single-celled organism that is apparently distinct from all prokaryotes and eukaryotes. It is the only known species with a completely unknown position within the tree of life.