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June 2013 PMID 23576789

The evolution of sexual dimorphism in New Zealand giant moa (Dinornis) and other ratites.

Valérie A Olson, Samuel T Turvey

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Samples include references to videos about sexual dimorphism, such as 'O Tinder da Natureza' and SciShow's discussion of species with extreme sexes differences, which show enthusiasm and curiosity. The tone emphasizes fascination and the importance of evolutionary processes, underscoring the content's broad interest and moderate impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show curiosity and support for the importance of understanding sexual dimorphism, reflecting a generally positive view of the research.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest, with many references to engaging videos and a fascination with extreme differences between sexes across species.

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Some posts reference the content of the publication and related videos, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement rather than superficial sharing.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of sexual dimorphism in evolution and biology, suggesting the research has educational and conceptual impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how extreme sexual size dimorphism in the extinct giant moa Dinornis compares to other related bird species, showing that its large size difference is mainly due to positive allometric scaling, meaning size differences increase disproportionately as the species gets larger.
  • Data indicates that female giant moa underwent more evolutionary changes in size than males, especially in high-productivity environments, which may be driven by competition among females and selection for greater investment in offspring.
  • The research explores possible mechanisms behind this dimorphism, suggesting that the observed patterns are not unusual among related birds (palaeognaths), and highlights environmental and competitive factors as influential in shaping size differences between males and females over time.
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Meteoro BR
@meteoro_br · X

Fazer sexo dá mesmo muito trabalho! Dá tanto trabalho que acaba moldando a evolução das espécies. Confira a parte 2 de "O Tinder da Natureza", trampo do @o_weverton e do @daniloboros. https://t.co/DlTmcS62gX

Jun 17, 2020 · 62 likes · 6 shares · 192,223 followers View post →
É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e até comete aborto? Cadê o clitóris? A gente responde essas e outras perguntas na 2ª parte da série sobre seleção sexual no @meteoro_br https://t.co/yOMJdJNJ6N

Jun 17, 2020 · 44 likes · 7 shares · 7,850 followers View post →
boysvswomen.com
@boysvswomen · X

.@scishow has published a video on, of all things, sexual dimorphism. Whenever referring to humans (which they do only briefly), they refer to males as “People who produce sperm” In all other species they use the word “Males”, smh. https://t.co/joRnxZl272

Dec 17, 2019 · 11 likes · 12,050 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Sometimes differences between the sexes in a species can get pretty extreme. https://t.co/AtVYbtMDIs https://t.co/ndQqcAm9Ba

Dec 16, 2019 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 115,318 followers View post →
peopleaskingwhy
@peopleaskingwhy · X

@MobiusOneeSan @shartbrained2nd @th3mb0fication https://t.co/kk7ksujipx This is a cool video about sexual dimorphism In different animals and plants

Jan 1, 2023 · 5 likes · 133 followers View post →
rodrigo
@rodrigosc23 · X

O TINDER DA NATUREZA: PARTE 2 https://t.co/yGsEyQ2pW3 via @YouTube

Jul 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 325 followers View post →

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peopleaskingwhy
@peopleaskingwhy · X

@MobiusOneeSan @shartbrained2nd @th3mb0fication https://t.co/kk7ksujipx This is a cool video about sexual dimorphism In different animals and plants

Jan 1, 2023 · 5 likes · 133 followers View post →
rodrigo
@rodrigosc23 · X

RT @rodrigosc23: O TINDER DA NATUREZA: PARTE 2 https://t.co/yGsEyQ2pW3 via @YouTube

Jul 5, 2020 · 1 share · 325 followers View post →
rodrigo
@rodrigosc23 · X

O TINDER DA NATUREZA: PARTE 2 https://t.co/yGsEyQ2pW3 via @YouTube

Jul 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 325 followers View post →
Sommelier de filme
@manutviana · X

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Marcäo
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@mark_chido · X

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Jessica
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É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

RT @o_weverton: Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e a…

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Spidergirl
@nic0nic0nic · X

RT @o_weverton: Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e a…

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@Metanoika · X

RT @o_weverton: Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e a…

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Ricardo A. Santos
@LionHeartRicard · X

RT @o_weverton: Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e a…

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Meteoro BR
@meteoro_br · X

RT @o_weverton: Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e a…

Jun 17, 2020 · 7 shares · 192,223 followers View post →
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@EgonPatrick · X

@meteoro_br incrível o vídeo!!!! https://t.co/u7rmnyEIH0

Jun 17, 2020 · 54 followers View post →
Manu
@E_freitas07 · X

RT @meteoro_br: Fazer sexo dá mesmo muito trabalho! Dá tanto trabalho que acaba moldando a evolução das espécies. Confira a parte 2 de "O T…

Jun 17, 2020 · 6 shares · 93 followers View post →
É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

Por que machos e fêmeas são diferentes? Você sabia que existe uma família nada tradicional onde o macho é que engravida e até comete aborto? Cadê o clitóris? A gente responde essas e outras perguntas na 2ª parte da série sobre seleção sexual no @meteoro_br https://t.co/yOMJdJNJ6N

Jun 17, 2020 · 44 likes · 7 shares · 7,850 followers View post →
las226
@las2261 · X

RT @meteoro_br: Fazer sexo dá mesmo muito trabalho! Dá tanto trabalho que acaba moldando a evolução das espécies. Confira a parte 2 de "O T…

Jun 17, 2020 · 6 shares · 195 followers View post →
É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

RT @meteoro_br: Fazer sexo dá mesmo muito trabalho! Dá tanto trabalho que acaba moldando a evolução das espécies. Confira a parte 2 de "O T…

Jun 17, 2020 · 6 shares · 7,850 followers View post →
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@berique · X

RT @meteoro_br: Fazer sexo dá mesmo muito trabalho! Dá tanto trabalho que acaba moldando a evolução das espécies. Confira a parte 2 de "O T…

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Meteoro BR
@meteoro_br · X

Fazer sexo dá mesmo muito trabalho! Dá tanto trabalho que acaba moldando a evolução das espécies. Confira a parte 2 de "O Tinder da Natureza", trampo do @o_weverton e do @daniloboros. https://t.co/DlTmcS62gX

Jun 17, 2020 · 62 likes · 6 shares · 192,223 followers View post →
Cameron
@CharyVanilla · X

@c0nc0rdance Interesting to note that with regards to sex dimorphism, the females were a lot bigger than the males. https://t.co/8m9txhay98

Apr 7, 2020 · 1 like · 234 followers View post →
Elise Larsson
@EliseLarsson · X

For These 7 Species, Sex Changes Everything https://t.co/pGIzPTbMBA via @YouTube

Jan 2, 2020 · 239 followers View post →
boysvswomen.com
@boysvswomen · X

.@scishow has published a video on, of all things, sexual dimorphism. Whenever referring to humans (which they do only briefly), they refer to males as “People who produce sperm” In all other species they use the word “Males”, smh. https://t.co/joRnxZl272

Dec 17, 2019 · 11 likes · 12,050 followers View post →
ekokepe
@ekokepe · X

For These 7 Species, Sex Changes Everything https://t.co/wufAfnyfAl via @YouTube

Dec 17, 2019 · 361 followers View post →
William Wallace
@bill14051 · X

RT @SciShow: Sometimes differences between the sexes in a species can get pretty extreme. https://t.co/AtVYbtMDIs https://t.co/ndQqcAm9Ba

Dec 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 332 followers View post →
rhonda ✍
@adnohr77 · X

RT @SciShow: Sometimes differences between the sexes in a species can get pretty extreme. https://t.co/AtVYbtMDIs https://t.co/ndQqcAm9Ba

Dec 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 368 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Sometimes differences between the sexes in a species can get pretty extreme. https://t.co/AtVYbtMDIs https://t.co/ndQqcAm9Ba

Dec 16, 2019 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 115,318 followers View post →
Mita
@dmisic · X

For These 7 Species, Sex Changes Everything https://t.co/38hwJZuaJL

Dec 16, 2019 · 6,851 followers View post →
A.J. Sequeira
@ngl · X

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Dec 15, 2019 · 514 followers View post →
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@RottenJoan · X

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Dec 15, 2019 · 2,080 followers View post →
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@TheCharlieKruse · X

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@kittybravofan · X

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@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: For These 7 Species, Sex Changes Everything https://t.co/ABB7DBpjvw

Dec 15, 2019 · 83 followers View post →
Paleogenomics - María Ávila Arcos
@paleogenomics.bsky.social · Bluesky

The evolution of sexual dimorphism in New Zealand giant moa (Dinornis) and other ratites http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/cgi/content/long/280/1760/20130401

Apr 16, 2013 View post →