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The pectoral fin of Tiktaalik roseae and the origin of the tetrapod limb.
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The discussions revolve around Tiktaalik's role in evolution, with posts emphasizing its importance as fossil evidence and describing the transition from fish fins to limbs, using phrases like 'key evidence' and 'linking fish and tetrapods'. The tone varies from supportive recognition to calls for better science literacy, reflecting both interest and critical engagement.
Most discussions recognize the significance of Tiktaalik as evidence supporting evolutionary theory.
Posts demonstrate high curiosity, especially with mentions of fossils and evolutionary transitions, showing a desire to understand deep scientific concepts.
Some comments challenge the methodology or ask for clearer explanations, indicating a moderate level of in-depth engagement.
The overall dialogue suggests that the publication influences the understanding of evolution and fossil evidence, though its impact appears more academic than widespread public change.
Abstract in brief
- The study describes Tiktaalik roseae's pectoral fin as a transitional structure between fish fins and tetrapod limbs, showing features like complex bones and joints similar to early land vertebrates.
- Tiktaalik's fin could support a variety of postures, including a stance with flexed shoulder and elbow joints, indicating functional movement akin to limbs.
- The evolution of limbs likely developed through the modification and expansion of features already found in fish fins like those of Tiktaalik.]
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@Dossary_Ah @grok @Ahmed_Yahya_Off @jimelnady Neil H. Shubin, Edward B. Daeschler, Farish A. Jenkins (2006) "The pectoral fin of Tiktaalik roseae and the origin of the tetrapod limb", Nature, Vol 440, pp. 764–771. رابط مباشر إلى الورقة العلمية في Nature
@studyrodrigo @dudelbem https://t.co/q9lCvPax8l que tal uma espécie adquirindo a capacidade de fazer fotossíntese? N é evolução? https://t.co/TdGx9VoaoU Que tal um videozinho animado já q vc n parece saber oq é um artigo científico e sequer ciência? Aprenda mais, melhore. Vc deve ser novo, há salvação
This lizard is pregnant! I talk about it in the new Stated Clearly animation: Darwin's Monster youtu.be/CHvclYKy85w?... These photos are by Dr Rebecca Pyles who studies the evolution of pregnancy and live-birth in reptiles.
Here's the animation: https://t.co/ASiWd16W2D
The Australian 3-Toed Skink is a species that by itself provides compelling evidence for evolution. By observing of this one animal, we see how traits can be lost, how new ones emerge & how environmental pressures drive change over generations. https://t.co/nGJkIQu5x9
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Our ancestors laid eggs. So why do humans give live birth? The scientist Clare Weekes used case studies of existing reptiles like three-toed skinks to show that this transition was in response to colder temperatures. youtu.be/CHvclYKy85w?...
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It's new animation day! I realized, after it went live, that @tetzoo.bsky.social should have been credited in the science advisor section. He helped me on the snake evo consensus question. Sorry, Darren! I'll find a way to make it up to you! youtu.be/CHvclYKy85w?...
It's new animation day! I just realized, after it went live, that @TetZoo should have been credited in the science advisor section. He helped me on the snake evo consensus question. Sorry, Darren! I'll find a way to make it up to you! https://t.co/6XVqk3uMkV
https://t.co/yEcNi0v8f2
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Darwins Monsters: The Australian Three-Toed Skink #science #biology #evolution #naturalselection #naturalscience https://youtu.be/CHvclYKy85w
@shat_alra7eel : Shubin, N., et al. (2006). "The pectoral fin of Tiktaalik roseae and the origin of the tetrapod limb." Nature, 440(7085), 764-771. يوض
@HansenTheFourth @Abdulla60467777 @kdyj757399901 @Cobratate A study by Shubin, Daeschler, and Jenkins (2006) discovered Tiktaalik roseae, a fossil linking fish and tetrapods, providing key evidence for evolution. DOI: 10.1038/nature04637
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