I also think about that. Like, just right now, there are probably thousands, millions(?!) of species of life we have no idea about on earth as we speak, especially in the (deep) ocean. And that’s just right now! Imagine all throughout history, all of the undiscovered life and things that never fossilized, like you said. The number of colors that we have to paint the full picture of life on the younger earth is so incredibly limited.
I also think about that. Like, just right now, there are probably thousands, millions(?!) of species of life we have no idea about on earth as we speak, especially in the (deep) ocean. And that’s just right now! Imagine all throughout history, all of the undiscovered life and things that never fossilized, like you said. The number of colors that we have to paint the full picture of life on the younger earth is so incredibly limited.