@yokkikuroboshi1 10年以上前の論文になりますが、パナマで見つかったメガロドンの歯の大きさから、当時のパナマにいたメガロドンの年齢層と個体差を割り出しています。 稚魚(neonates):全長2〜4mで4匹 亜成魚(juvenile):全長4〜10mで21匹 成魚(adult):全長10〜17mで7匹 論文(https://t.co/BxYhOf5K1a) 以前渡しました? https://t.co/LyDGb05Xx3
Ancient nursery area for the extinct giant shark megalodon from the Miocene of Panama.
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The overall conversations express strong interest and agreement with the findings, illustrated by the mention of the Gatun site's significance and the detailed breakdown of juvenile and neonate sizes. Words like 'fascinating' and references to 'first definitive evidence' highlight their engagement and recognition of the study's impact on paleontology.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the discovery as it links to well-known fossil sites like Panama's Gatun Formation.
Participants demonstrate high curiosity, especially by referencing specific details about Megalodon nurseries and fossil evidence.
Comments show modest in-depth engagement, such as recalling previous research and analyzing the fossil data.
The discussions reflect recognition of the research's importance for understanding prehistoric shark behaviors, though they remain somewhat informal.
Abstract in brief
- The study provides the first definitive evidence of ancient nursery areas for the extinct giant shark Megalodon from the late Miocene period in Panama, highlighting that these areas served as critical habitats for juvenile sharks about 10 million years ago.
- Fossil analysis of Megalodon teeth from the Gatun Formation revealed that the majority of the teeth were very small, indicating that these sharks were juveniles or neonates with estimated body lengths between 2 and 10.5 meters, showing the importance of this area for early life stages.
- The findings suggest that sharks, including Megalodon, used nursery areas as an adaptive strategy for at least 10 million years, making the Gatun Formation a significant paleoecological site for understanding the life history of both extinct and modern sharks.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky7. My favourite Easter egg of this scene is the mention of fossil nursery sites - including one in Panama. This is a reference to the Gatun formation in Panama, the first fossil megalodon nursery site identified; published right here: https://t.co/EfCZS8fgfu
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Ancient Megalodon Nursery Revealed by Panama Fossils
This study provides the first definitive evidence of nursery areas for Megalodon during the late Miocene in Panama. Fossil teeth indicate that juvenile sharks used these areas as vital habitats approximately 10 million…
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Ancient Megalodon Nursery Sites Discovered in Panama
Fossil analysis reveals the first definitive evidence of ancient nursery areas for Megalodon from the late Miocene period in Panama, highlighting critical habitats for juvenile sharks around 10 million years ago.
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7. My favourite Easter egg of this scene is the mention of fossil nursery sites - including one in Panama. This is a reference to the Gatun formation in Panama, the first fossil megalodon nursery site identified; published right here: https://t.co/EfCZS8fgfu
@yokkikuroboshi1 10年以上前の論文になりますが、パナマで見つかったメガロドンの歯の大きさから、当時のパナマにいたメガロドンの年齢層と個体差を割り出しています。 稚魚(neonates):全長2〜4mで4匹 亜成魚(juvenile):全長4〜10mで21匹 成魚(adult):全長10〜17mで7匹 論文(https://t.co/BxYhOf5K1a) 以前渡しました? https://t.co/LyDGb05Xx3