The oldest eukaryote yet found in the fossil record is Grypania spiralis, a coiled fossil two millimeters wide and more than 10 centimeters long that dates from 1.8 billion years ago. The cell walls of single-celled eukaryotes are also preserved in rocks of this age.
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Grypania spiralis is the oldest known eukaryote found in fossils, dating back 1.8 billion years. Its spiral shape and preserved cell walls provide evidence of early eukaryotic life on Earth.