Nature April 2006 PMID 16598250

The pectoral fin of Tiktaalik roseae and the origin of the tetrapod limb.

Neil H Shubin, Edward B Daeschler, Farish A Jenkins

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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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of Tiktaalik as evidence supporting evolutionary theory.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, especially with mentions of fossils and evolutionary transitions, showing a desire to understand deep scientific concepts.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments challenge the methodology or ask for clearer explanations, indicating a moderate level of in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

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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Jon from Stated Clearly
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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.

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Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
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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

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Jon from Stated Clearly
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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?...

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Verdant
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Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
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Here's the animation: https://t.co/ASiWd16W2D

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arvin15
@the__Arvin_1 · X

@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

Jul 4, 2025 · 133 followers View post →
H Gabriel
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@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

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Jon from Stated Clearly
@statedclearly.bsky.social · Bluesky

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.

Jun 4, 2025 · 25 likes · 7 shares View post →
Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

Here's the animation: https://t.co/ASiWd16W2D

Jun 4, 2025 · 1 like · 4,574 followers View post →
Reality Matters-Whether You Believe In It Or Not
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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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Jon from Stated Clearly
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From the animation: youtu.be/CHvclYKy85w?...

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legendre007.bsky.social
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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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Darren Naish
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RT @StatedClearly: It's new animation day! I just realized, after it went live, that @TetZoo should have been credited in the science adv…

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Jon from Stated Clearly
@statedclearly.bsky.social · Bluesky

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?...

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Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

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

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Verdant
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Liska Dae (she/they)
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DimbleJones
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Darwin's Monster: The Australian Three-Toed Skink https://t.co/J2Bv7XuGgr via @YouTube

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radical-egocom.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
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Darwins Monsters: The Australian Three-Toed Skink #science #biology #evolution #naturalselection #naturalscience https://youtu.be/CHvclYKy85w

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arvin15
@the__Arvin_1 · X

@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

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@no_rizz_fr · X

@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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