MLSF-1.0: A Hypothesis of Multi-Lineage Symbiotic Fusion in the Origin of Eukaryotes and Protist Lineage Reclassification
Abstract
This work presents a theoretical hypothesis on the origin of eukaryotic cells based on a proposed multi-lineage symbiotic fusion model (MLSF-1.0). The manuscript does not report new experimental or fossil data, but integrates existing evolutionary, genomic, and symbiogenetic evidence to propose a conceptual framework for understanding early eukaryogenesis and protist lineage diversification. This preprint is intended to stimulate discussion and future empirical testing.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Protist diversity and phylogeny
Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint