For more than 10 million years, #Megalodon was at the top of its game as the oceans’ apex predator...until 2.6 million years ago, when it went extinct. So, what happened to the largest shark in history? Source: @PBS https://t.co/Kz0fXdLLTP
Cenozoic planktonic marine diatom diversity and correlation to climate change.
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Overall, the group exhibits moderate agreement that Megalodon is extinct, supported by references to educational videos and scientific explanations. The tone varies from casual comments to questions of scientific certainty; words like 'definitely' and references to credible sources like PBS indicate a tentative consensus, but some users express disbelief or skepticism, reflecting mixed levels of engagement and interest.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the conclusion that Megalodon is extinct, with some rational arguments and references to scientific explanations, though there are a few skeptics.
Participants show moderate curiosity about Megalodon's extinction, often referencing videos and wanting to learn more, but the tone is casual and somewhat varies in enthusiasm.
The interactions suggest superficial engagement with moments of deeper curiosity, especially when referencing interesting facts or videos, but many people respond casually or dismissively.
The conversations reinforce the scientific consensus and contribute to public understanding, though they don't seem to produce significant shifts in opinions or deep scientific debate.
Abstract in brief
- The study examines the diversity of marine planktonic diatoms during the Cenozoic era, finding that their diversity increased over time, especially in the late Miocene, with many modern species appearing then.
- There is a strong correlation between diatom diversity and climate factors like temperature and atmospheric CO2 levels, particularly over the last 15 million years, suggesting climate change has significantly influenced diatom evolution.
- The findings indicate that current and future warming oceans could threaten diatom species, potentially disrupting their role in carbon cycling, though the study notes caution in directly applying past climate-diatom relationships to recent human-driven climate changes.]
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Most liked on X and Blueskyduunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!
Great recap: https://t.co/X1jmSlT3Kk
What ever happened to the megalodon? It's extinct, but why? There are still lots of different sharks in the seas, why not megalodon? Check out this video, we found for the answer! #LateNightwithMSC #PBSEons https://t.co/nxXGyYdWDq https://t.co/a9OhGSXE09
@C0URT_JESTER @bara_moe_bltch You’re 100% correct This video explains it rlly well for anyone who’s still confused https://t.co/G8mbE0yQMT
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C'est très random mais je viens de regarder une vidéo sur les Megalodon et pourquoi ils sont disparu, j'ai adoré https://t.co/79pb9LMHKG
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/1sCaUaJR98 via @YouTube
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/M4cwgpi6Oy
@omfghailss https://t.co/y8Kf56XQUh
You can find out more! https://t.co/E1kobuhBbe
@omfghailss Here's a video about that https://t.co/w0TxwEB5mm
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/YgvapypM6E via @YouTube And of course the big as fk sharkship go on a approach and then vanished then the fun
@juyeonfun https://t.co/Vsxb32wa31
No i don't believe they aren't extinct https://t.co/3F8ug7G93p
@MegynKellyShow @megynkelly https://t.co/uJgFe2TXU0
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/jdFh6UksTK
@CNN Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/PhJKaddUTv via @YouTube
me watching this at 3am... what am doing, i should plan stuff to the week and go to bed https://t.co/nxtq7OTM5w
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/Q8i5jQ7yOn
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!
@Logically_JC https://t.co/HFyoWG2VU7
Megalodon went extinct. ice age causes the salinity in oceans to increase, marine life migrates to higher-strata of the oceans for food access. a big shark feasting on depleting sources of food, at colder temperatures, competing with other marine life. https://t.co/5uDVznCapu https://t.co/G7YfmuHkdx
@horselord @cheriofhilarion @catonashland Hehehe https://t.co/TZhwXgjaaj
قرش ميگالدون (Megalodon). https://t.co/yn8KXUN2F5 https://t.co/zeKleF3Djg
@luh_guedess existiu, porém já está extinto impossível um animal daquele tamanho se manter nos oceanos até hoje e não vermos claras evidências achei esse vídeo em inglês curtinho suuuper informativo https://t.co/zgNxvRT4xF
@bara_moe_bltch Summarizing the video
@C0URT_JESTER @bara_moe_bltch You’re 100% correct This video explains it rlly well for anyone who’s still confused https://t.co/G8mbE0yQMT
@br___ian Good video discussing the cycles of giant sharks and giant whales: https://t.co/HiaVT8cBZ3
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/eWx6zYNYWA via @YouTube #creation #life #GOD #prehistoric #paleontology #animals #dragons #wildlife #teeth #extinct #reptiles #fossil #giant
RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!
RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!
RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!
RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!
New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/MIZuUJvcpd via @YouTube
RT @PBSDS: The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived
RT @PBSDS: The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived
The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived
@BigSkootz @anilkommalapati @TheFigen hold far more weight than your claims. but if you have evidence that they are still around I would very much like to see them. https://t.co/QsYWPEcP7n
Great recap: https://t.co/X1jmSlT3Kk
@kengree59748373 @ScienceNews heres a fun watch that explains it well https://t.co/aEiwD6Zmhd
@CNN btw here's a good vid about them if ppl want to know more about the megalodon https://t.co/xEqsbWfHjC
@archaeo_ecology @realscientists just so happens I saw this vid a few wks ago https://t.co/xEqsbWfHjC
@Wiam62 @JohnKuwuk @alfonsoHdezB_ @AsterZone @keenmma @MetroUK less diatom diversity= less krill= less whales= Megalodons had to work harder for food sorry bro but megalodons are definitely extinct whether you choose to believe it or not https://t.co/g7rTjeAcwE https://t.co/d9X6FijvkM https://t.co/xlPs7JEUUn https://t.co/Y6iQCcwK3X
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/h0DqzDeDXR via @YouTube
Juego, aprendo y me divierto. https://t.co/pQK7ljsyNV
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/B7YzbfVi8J via @YouTube
@Jimbo2K_ https://t.co/GcPW1A45nz https://t.co/cwoEfJE5Hm
@Magvgc The Megalodon is 100% extinct. This video best explains why. https://t.co/9hdElJRtXh
Saw this and thought of you, @Justin_Knowles https://t.co/MmJh2oWcJy
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went #Extinct https://t.co/Y7m65LMQAh #History #MoviesTvTj https://t.co/EHHepz1hYH
@blckroseraphine @sucinurfa @tanyakanrl Lemme debunk this one. Definitely extinct Megalodon hewan predator aktif bukan ambush predator kaya ikan sebelah/angler. Buat bisa bertahan hidup ga kebayang berapa ton daging yang dia butuhin. Kalaupun bisa, paus akan berkurang drastis. Lengkapnya disni https://t.co/BfhMt21DWp
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/cmuW9XBLdw via @YouTube
She's most known for presenting the Megalodon episode, which is getting close to 18 million views now, if you haven't seen it before it's well worth 10 minutes. https://t.co/rfqqmA0yKg
@horstiamhandy Meine Tweets sind für Leute, die das PBS Eon Video dazu gesehen haben. https://t.co/SypJ70QRXK
@mementocaelum https://t.co/EgoZg9s8vw
@TeK_s Bruh. Bruhhhh https://t.co/mfRLXWcHxE
@wolf_and_saint @SharkWeek @MythBusters Shut up, Meg. https://t.co/w2UFLSz0Yx
@MaliceMacarons Belated, but here's your daily dose of SCIENCE. https://t.co/YpYoHopDAE
RT @Hungry_Shark: For more than 10 million years, #Megalodon was at the top of its game as the oceans’ apex predator...until 2.6 million ye…
For more than 10 million years, #Megalodon was at the top of its game as the oceans’ apex predator...until 2.6 million years ago, when it went extinct. So, what happened to the largest shark in history? Source: @PBS https://t.co/Kz0fXdLLTP
@dolphin_hack If you want more explanation, here's some video that can explain further: https://t.co/Y7HQXuAoby
@redsteeze This might be helpful https://t.co/2QCf0ptQl6
El Megalodon se extinguió hace apenas 2.5 millones de años, que en términos geológicos es prácticamente ayer
RT @Cenafan1985: Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/p7Jc8dJcMz via @YouTube @PulseologyGYM
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/p7Jc8dJcMz via @YouTube @PulseologyGYM
คลิปนี้อธิบายดีเลยนะว่าทำไมน้องถึงสูญพันธ์แล้ว(จริงๆ) https://t.co/pfnr9t5QwS https://t.co/9g4TjozJxA
ขอแปะคลิปนี้เพิ่ม มี Theory น่าสนใจเยอะแยะมาก เช่นช่วงนั้นมีฉลามขาวที่ไวกว่า ตัวเล็กกว่ามาแย่งอาหาร + ปลาวาฬสายพันธุ์ใหม่ที่มาแย่งแหล่งอาหารเหมือนกันทำให้แหล่งอาหารหายไป มีอีกเยอะแยะมากในคลิป
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/EvtpgCqlp3 via @YouTube
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/RLTkRRWKEK via @YouTube
What ever happened to the megalodon? It's extinct, but why? There are still lots of different sharks in the seas, why not megalodon? Check out this video, we found for the answer! #LateNightwithMSC #PBSEons https://t.co/nxXGyYdWDq https://t.co/a9OhGSXE09
Its quite interesting honestly
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/Koized2qoh via @YouTube
https://t.co/MLOsRM5VC6 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
damn, this was a good video from PBS eons. https://t.co/95uzMc5uSR
I often get asked how we know for sure the megalodon is extinct. I have a whole rant about that, I've written impromptu essays in facebook comment sections on it, but my new fave youtube channel has a pretty cool video on the topic too https://t.co/ebUo5k4egd
@ddoniolvalcroze @EonsShow Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/nj3UmZE6cX via @YouTube
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/qTAWgOlVzh via @YouTube
@SharksEveryDayy They are just slowly (~8:50) https://t.co/9mT7EcVbBp
Megalodona - https://t.co/Knh8DNBp43 . Druhou poměrně kontroverzní záležitostí je samotný kontakt se žraloky. Tady přikládám příspěvek jedné mořské bioložky, který se před pár měsíci objevil na redditu v reakci na video environmetalistky Ocean Ramsey, jež se dotýkala samice
@TCald15 No, they're not, if they were, we wouldn't have as many whales that we do now: Here, watch this https://t.co/oAt1zDwUr0
Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/M0eWAm19Ur via @YouTube
@rorshach1984 https://t.co/wirJlbKvC8
Humans are the new megoladons. https://t.co/czw0YecoGy
RT @JoeyMaier: ...and for those who want to know how we know this, PBS has a nice explaination video https://t.co/DM6cFnPQyV
RT @JoeyMaier: ...and for those who want to know how we know this, PBS has a nice explaination video https://t.co/DM6cFnPQyV
RT @JoeyMaier: ...and for those who want to know how we know this, PBS has a nice explaination video https://t.co/DM6cFnPQyV https://t.co/…