The group demonstrates strong support for the idea that Microraptor had iridescent feathers, with many posts emphasizing fossil analysis techniques and evolutionary implications, such as the mention of razor-thin melanosomes and technological contributions to new interpretations, using scientific terminology and enthusiasm to convey the importance of recent discoveries.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the idea that Microraptor likely had iridescent feathers, reflecting recent findings and interpretations.
InterestHigh interest
Posts show high interest in feather coloration, dinosaur evolution, and the methods used, indicating enthusiasm for the topic.
EngagementModerate engagement
Users reference paleontological techniques, fossil analysis, and evolutionary links, suggesting some depth of engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions highlight the significance of technological advancements in paleontology, implying moderate impact on understanding dinosaur coloration and evolution.
Abstract in brief
The study examines how iridescent colors in bird feathers are created by tiny melanosome structures, and it explores how these structures evolved by analyzing both modern birds and a newly discovered feathered dinosaur, Microraptor.
It found that the melanosomes responsible for the most vibrant iridescent colors are very narrow, and the evidence suggests that Microraptor likely had mainly iridescent feathers, indicating that the capacity for such visual signals existed early in the evolution of feathered dinosaurs.
The findings imply that the primary role of early feather colors might have been for visual signaling or display, especially considering the ornamental features of Microraptor’s tail, highlighting the importance of feathers in communication and attraction among ancient species.
Our interpretation of ancient animals can change not through new fossils but technology. By analyzing the preserved feathers of Microraptor, we can infer this animal had an iridescent sheen like a crow (as seen in right image).
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Jossano de Rosso Morais
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@vivicostapinto Ótima pergunta, nessa caso foi encontrada organelas microscópicas chamadas melanossomos, que ficaram preservadas nas penas, comparando essas estruturas com a de aves atuais viu que ele teria essa cor preto azulado iridescente, assim como os corvos
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Liam Elward Paleoart
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The forked tail feathers are preserved in fossils of Microraptor! Pete Makovicky & I collaborated to give Buitreraptor similar tail plumage because the family it belongs to (Unenlagiinae) is closest to Microraptoria
@LefrancBruno2 @SamSoul213 À la bonne heure.
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This study examines how iridescent colors in bird feathers are created by tiny melanosome structures and explores how these evolved by analyzing modern birds and Microraptor, a feathered dinosaur, shedding light on…
Palaeo colour studies focus on preserving and analyzing ancient pigments like melanin to reconstruct the original colors and patterns of long-dead organisms, providing insights into their ecology and behavior.
@LefrancBruno2 @SamSoul213 À la bonne heure.
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https://t.co/4TYr5hQLoE
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https://t.co/dwzQIHONJ8
https://t.co/HPzD0YSWkj
https://t.co/25P6Yt3ySB
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The forked tail feathers are preserved in fossils of Microraptor! Pete Makovicky & I collaborated to give Buitreraptor similar tail plumage because the family it belongs to (Unenlagiinae) is closest to Microraptoria
Nicht eigentlich. Sie sind es. Alle Aves, also Vögel, gehören zur Familie der Maniraptora, sind also 100% Raptoren-Dinosaurier. Jurassic Park-Raptoren waren in Realität kleiner (Hund), aber auch befiedert. Die Aves sind direkte Nachfahren von Microraptor. Und 100% Dinos. Hier mein Opa Microraptor:
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Jossano de Rosso Morais
@jossano_morais · X
@vivicostapinto Ótima pergunta, nessa caso foi encontrada organelas microscópicas chamadas melanossomos, que ficaram preservadas nas penas, comparando essas estruturas com a de aves atuais viu que ele teria essa cor preto azulado iridescente, assim como os corvos
https://t.co/8vLvLjMHwO
Dec 25, 2022 · 34 likes · 9,664 followersView post →
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Xenon From the Void
@VoidpunkXenon · X
ok so r.e. that netflix palaeo documentary, super hyped, always down to look at dinosaurs but given this is probably microraptor... why isn't it black https://t.co/4xRood1Y9P.
Unless there's another four winged dinosaur i don't know about https://t.co/8w3Vv218Ty
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Chris Stringer
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Nicole Robertson
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Fossil Bonanza
@FossilBonanza · X
Our interpretation of ancient animals can change not through new fossils but technology. By analyzing the preserved feathers of Microraptor, we can infer this animal had an iridescent sheen like a crow (as seen in right image).
https://t.co/Eyg2U0GVsA
#ProgressWeek #Paleontology https://t.co/7mtuii4XeO
Aug 15, 2022 · 40 likes · 7 shares · 7,179 followersView post →
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