The group's engagement revolves around questioning the evidence for early land colonization by fungi and plants, with examples like the inquiry about sedimentary records and the importance of symbiosis in lichens, which highlight a curiosity driven by the publication's implications. The tone balances scientific inquiry with some skepticism, emphasizing the importance of fossil and molecular evidence.
AgreementNeither agree nor disagree
The posts show a mix of curiosity and skepticism, with some questions about the evidence and timelines, leading to a neutral agreement level.
InterestModerate interest
There is moderate interest reflected by questions about land colonization and symbiosis, indicating curiosity about the topic.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts engage with the scientific discussion by raising questions and sharing ideas, suggesting moderate depth of involvement.
ImpactNeutral impact
Overall, the discussions do not seem to have significant influence but contribute to ongoing scientific curiosity.
Abstract in brief
The colonization of land by fungi and plants likely involved a symbiotic relationship between photosynthetic organisms (like algae or early plants) and fungi, though the exact timing is uncertain.
Fossil evidence shows that the first land plants and fungi appeared around 480 to 460 million years ago, but molecular data suggest that land colonization may have actually started roughly 600 million years ago.
Molecular studies indicate that green algae and major fungal groups existed about 1000 million years ago, and land plants may have emerged by 700 million years ago, potentially impacting Earth's atmosphere, climate, and animal evolution during the Precambrian period.]
Uneducated #Paleontology question: is there evidence in the sedimentary record of land plants before the Paleozoic?
What about fungi?
Related, if not, why do folks hypothesize the lack or preservation?
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Pepijn
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@BANDO_300 @garshmo @loversinfilm Plants and fungi symbiosis (like lichen) is where it's at. It's actually probable that they colonized the land at the same time, instead of fungi being way ahead of plants. Source: https://t.co/4MAjwR2AFC
I mean, lichen grow fine on bare rocks, that's some hardy organism.
The move of bacteria, algae, fungi, and early plants to land caused major climate changes and mass extinctions. Molecular evidence suggests fungi and plants began colonizing land around 600 million years ago…
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What ab…
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flatcrank
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What ab…
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Cody Mason, Ph.D
@CosyNomad · X
Uneducated #Paleontology question: is there evidence in the sedimentary record of land plants before the Paleozoic?
What about fungi?
Related, if not, why do folks hypothesize the lack or preservation?
https://t.co/vePm5S6EuU
May 29, 2023 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 2,910 followersView post →
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Pepijn
@Pepsart · X
@BANDO_300 @garshmo @loversinfilm Plants and fungi symbiosis (like lichen) is where it's at. It's actually probable that they colonized the land at the same time, instead of fungi being way ahead of plants. Source: https://t.co/4MAjwR2AFC
I mean, lichen grow fine on bare rocks, that's some hardy organism.
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