We are also likely to be a descendant of them, which makes them even more interesting IMO. We seem lot more similar to bacteria on the surface which makes it st

We are also likely to be a descendant of them, which makes them even more interesting IMO. We seem lot more similar to bacteria on the surface which makes it strange that we might be more closely related to archaea. And let's not forget that we are part bacteria as well - and I dont mean the microbiome. Our mitochondria are fascinating. http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2014/origins-of-eukaryotes-who-are-our-closest-relatives/ http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2014/origins-of-eukaryotes...