crwdns2058:0Deep origin of the long root tuft: the oldest stalk-bearing sponge from the Cambrian Stage 3 black shale of South Chinacrwdne2058:0

Does the introduction explain the objective of the research presented in the preprint?

Yes

Are the methods well-suited for this research?

Highly appropriate

Are the conclusions supported by the data?

Highly supported

Are the data presentations, including visualizations, well-suited to represent the data?

Highly appropriate and clear

How clearly do the authors discuss, explain, and interpret their findings and potential next steps for the research?

Very clearly

Is the preprint likely to advance academic knowledge?

Highly likely

Would it benefit from language editing?

No

Would you recommend this preprint to others?

Yes, it’s of high quality

Is it ready for attention from an editor, publisher or broader audience?

Yes, as it is

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.