Proc Biol Sci March 2014 PMID 24452028

A syndrome of mutualism reinforces the lifestyle of a sloth.

Jonathan N Pauli, Jorge E Mendoza, Shawn A Steffan, Cayelan C Carey, Paul J Weimer, M Zachariah Peery

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Many discussions emphasize the fascinating mutualistic relationships discussed in the publication, such as how sloths support populations of algae and moths through their unique behaviors. For instance, phrases like 'pooping is risky business' and references to the 'mutualism chain' enhance the narrative of survival challenges faced by sloths, showcasing enthusiasm and a lighthearted tone that drives interest and networking around the topic.

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This study explores the unique habits of sloths, particularly their behavior of descending trees to defecate, which supports an ecosystem in their fur.
Researchers found that three-toed sloths host more beneficial moths and higher nutrient levels in their fur compared to two-toed sloths.
Sloths eat algae from their fur, which helps provide essential nutrients and supports their otherwise limited diet, demonstrating a mutualistic relationship among sloths, moths, and algae.

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曽根・ヴァルデマー

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@trivia_hour ホントに死因の一位が餓死なの？満腹状態でも消化に時間が掛かるため餓死するとは言われてる。しかし50％以上が地上に降りて排便してる時に死ぬと言われてるんだけど。 https://t.co/9mauuXaxYL

Apr 22, 2022 · 3 likes · 27 followers View post →

SpeciesConnect

@species_connect · X

RT @species_connect: Added to https://t.co/XQeN48GZiq #Mutualism This is an amazing mutualism chain: Algae, sloths and moths all benefi…

Jan 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 283 followers View post →

C. Solari

@gebsaar · X

RT @species_connect: Added to https://t.co/XQeN48GZiq #Mutualism This is an amazing mutualism chain: Algae, sloths and moths all benefi…

Jan 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,452 followers View post →

SpeciesConnect

@species_connect · X

Added to https://t.co/XQeN48GZiq #Mutualism This is an amazing mutualism chain: Algae, sloths and moths all benefit each other A syndrome of mutualism reinforces the lifestyle of a sloth by Jonathan N. Pauli et al. https://t.co/XAtSvBYvmg https://t.co/6YW9ZrfHq3

Jan 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 283 followers View post →

Creature of Culture

@aeranothaur · X

[8] Impact of Sloths on Neotropical Forest Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling https://t.co/b9NwCBAlX4 [9] A Coprophagous Moth That Lives on a Sloth https://t.co/acrUBxJdDD [10] A syndrome of mutualism reinforces the lifestyle of a sloth https://t.co/tlVfHrNmyo

Sep 13, 2021 · 286 followers View post →

Arul. Manikandan

@VirudhaiMk_Offl · X

RT @mashant: How not to procrastinate on your dissertation when something like this comes up during evidence screening? Sloths grow hydrop…

Jul 13, 2021 · 6 shares · 235 followers View post →

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@YQeBzv1a3DIlCu7 · X

RT @mashant: How not to procrastinate on your dissertation when something like this comes up during evidence screening? Sloths grow hydrop…

Jul 13, 2021 · 6 shares · 1,429 followers View post →

Muthugk

@Muthugk · X

RT @mashant: How not to procrastinate on your dissertation when something like this comes up during evidence screening? Sloths grow hydrop…

Jul 13, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,883 followers View post →

வெண்ணிலா தாயுமானவன் (Vennila Thayumanavan)

@vennilaVT · X

RT @mashant: How not to procrastinate on your dissertation when something like this comes up during evidence screening? Sloths grow hydrop…

Jul 13, 2021 · 6 shares · 50,551 followers View post →

1MikeBrown

@1MikeBrown · X

RT @mashant: How not to procrastinate on your dissertation when something like this comes up during evidence screening? Sloths grow hydrop…

Jul 13, 2021 · 6 shares · 1,149 followers View post →

Elia Kabanov

@metkere · X

RT @mashant: How not to procrastinate on your dissertation when something like this comes up during evidence screening? Sloths grow hydrop…

Jul 12, 2021 · 6 shares · 3,971 followers View post →

Maria Antonova

@mashant · X

Jul 12, 2021 · 13 likes · 6 shares · 12,174 followers View post →

Dr Liam Herringshaw

@fossiliam · X

Jonathan Pauli and colleagues' 2014 @royalsociety paper 'A syndrome of mutualism reinforces the lifestyle of a sloth' is the peer-reviewed scientific study: https://t.co/G4CusrtDF9

Mar 4, 2021 · 1 like · 2,315 followers View post →

dario oliveira

@dariosailor86 · X

RT @InsetoLand: Artigo descrevendo o comportamento por Jonathan Pauli. https://t.co/dZ84QFSict

Aug 23, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,564 followers View post →

InsetoLand

@InsetoLand · X

Artigo descrevendo o comportamento por Jonathan Pauli. https://t.co/dZ84QFSict

Aug 23, 2020 · 81 likes · 2 shares · 81,679 followers View post →

James Gilbert

@james_gilbert · X

@duffy_ma How about: Sloth moths live their entire lives in the fur of sloths, who eat the gardens that form on the moths' carcasses?https://t.co/3oRfUKihKv

Jul 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,162 followers View post →

Shuji Kono

@kodchiang · X

Apr 21, 2020 · 548 shares · 533 followers View post →

Dr Oliver Claire Watkins

@OliverCWatkins · X

RT @james_gilbert: @GregAdcock @americanbeetles In case you are still interested: SLOTH MOTHS https://t.co/Em26gF6XPW https://t.co/hopFLzOa…

Mar 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 290 followers View post →

James Gilbert

@james_gilbert · X

@GregAdcock @americanbeetles In case you are still interested: SLOTH MOTHS https://t.co/Em26gF6XPW https://t.co/hopFLzOa6t

Mar 3, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,162 followers View post →

betsy ladyzhets

@betsyladyzhets · X

as an example, here's my personal favorite (source: https://t.co/LD6gnHCIDI) https://t.co/A2QInVsPil

Jan 8, 2020 · 5,359 followers View post →

グラフコス

@kidomuramasa · X

Jul 7, 2019 · 548 shares · 1,570 followers View post →

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