Proc Biol Sci February 2013 PMID 23256199

The pygmy right whale Caperea marginata: the last of the cetotheres.

R Ewan Fordyce, Felix G Marx

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The discussions highlight the significance of the study in revealing new evolutionary connections, with mentions of Caperea's anatomy and its reclassification suggesting a notable impact on the understanding of whale evolution, driven by the scientific details and comparative analysis shared in the posts.

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Most posts agree that the research offers new insights, especially about Caperea's classification, reflecting a general consensus of support.

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The emphasis on reclassification and discoveries about extinct relatives suggests the research could influence future studies and understanding of whale evolution.

Abstract in brief

  • The pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata, is a mysterious baleen whale with a confusing evolutionary history, partly because its physical features are quite different from related species and there is little fossil evidence.
  • New research using samples from New Zealand suggests that Caperea might be the last remaining member of the extinct family Cetotheriidae, which was thought to be completely extinct.
  • Both morphological (physical features) and genetic analyses support this idea, leading scientists to reclassify Caperea within Cetotheriidae and better understand its origins in whale evolution.]

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TroodonVet (Comms open on VGen)
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@dolphin_hack And another https://t.co/IcSKnGXxHZ

Jun 16, 2021 · 1 like · 5,408 followers View post →
Cetology Hub
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If things weren't interesting enough, this study revisits the ear region anatomy of Caperea and asserts that Caperea actually belongs to the extinct baleen whale clade, Cetotheriids. Caperea appeared similar to the Herpetocetinae subfamily. 5/? https://t.co/65NGBo4Qva

Jun 6, 2021 · 1 like · 713 followers View post →

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TroodonVet (Comms open on VGen)
@troodonvet · X

@dolphin_hack And another https://t.co/IcSKnGXxHZ

Jun 16, 2021 · 1 like · 5,408 followers View post →
Cetology Hub
@CetologyH · X

If things weren't interesting enough, this study revisits the ear region anatomy of Caperea and asserts that Caperea actually belongs to the extinct baleen whale clade, Cetotheriids. Caperea appeared similar to the Herpetocetinae subfamily. 5/? https://t.co/65NGBo4Qva

Jun 6, 2021 · 1 like · 713 followers View post →
Yael Dragwyla
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Resurrecting Extinct Whales - Return of the Cetotheres https://t.co/OcTyqeHlOU via @YouTube

Apr 30, 2020 · 25 followers View post →
[Cetology • 2013] The pygmy right whale ... - Species New to Science
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Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 280 (1753): 1-6. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2012.2645 · pskhun ที่ 4:16 PM. Share. ‹ › Home · View web version ...

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Berta 2017 - The Rise of Marine Mammals | PDF | Clade | Marine ...
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doi: 10.1098/​rspb.2012.2645. Deméré, T.A., McGowen, M.R., Berta, A., Gatesy, J. 2008. ———. 2016. Mysticetes baring their teeth: a new fossil. Morphological ...

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Elusive pygmy right whale found to be member of long thought ...
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doi: 10.1098/rspb.2012.2645. Abstract The pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata, is the most enigmatic of the living baleen whales (Mysticeti) ...

Dec 21, 2012 View →
There's Something about Caperea marginata | National Geographic
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http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1098/rspb.2012.2645. National Geographic History Magazine. The gift that brings the past to life - now with a free tote.

Dec 20, 2012 View →