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November 2014 PMID 24489877

New material of Beelzebufo, a hyperossified frog (Amphibia: Anura) from the late cretaceous of Madagascar.

Susan E Evans, Joseph R Groenke, Marc E H Jones, Alan H Turner, David W Krause

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Peak: 2 in Mar 2020
across 4 sources since Apr 2016

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight interesting facts such as the jaw strength comparable to a pit-bull, and the fossil's origin at the Maevarano site, reflecting curiosity about physical features and discovery contexts. The tone remains factual and exploratory, with words like 'discovered' and 'found,' which contribute to a measured interest and engagement level without emphasizing strong opinions or societal impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions mention factual details about the fossil and its discovery but do not express strong opinions either way.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate curiosity, especially about aspects like jaw strength and fossil sites, but lack deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts include specific measurements and references to fossil sites, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discourse suggests limited immediate impact, focusing more on informational content than on broader implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses new fossil findings of Beelzebufo, a large, heavily armored frog from the Late Cretaceous period in Madagascar, revealing more about its morphology and suggesting it may have burrowed during dry seasons.
  • Advanced imaging techniques like CT scans have helped scientists better understand the internal and external features of Beelzebufo, showing it had unique skull flanges and vertebral structures.
  • Phylogenetic studies place Beelzebufo within the Hyloidea superfamily, specifically with South American frog family Ceratophryidae, which raises questions about its biogeographic history and divergence timing.]
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El Sapón
@ElGrandSapon · X

Os seus fósseis foram encontrados na Formação Maevarano, no norte de Madagascar. Esse lugar é um sítio paleontológico onde são encontrados muitos fósseis do Cretáceo, período em que viveu o B. ampinga. https://t.co/QjScQMHACb https://t.co/HrY9gGS1Nw

Mar 22, 2020 · 84 likes · 1 share · 40,008 followers View post →
El Sapón
@ElGrandSapon · X

Para poder pegar esses bichos, era preciso ter uma mordida e dentes fortes. E descobriram que sua mordida tinha força de 2200 newtons, isto é como se colocasse 224 quilos sobre sua mão, mais forte que a mordida de um pit-bull. Na foto, a sua mandíbula. https://t.co/QjScQMHACb https://t.co/zC9Bx5G6O3

Mar 22, 2020 · 82 likes · 40,008 followers View post →
AlexoTherium
@AlexoTherium · X

https://t.co/FwRnm0JXck

Dec 24, 2019 · 1 like · 1,408 followers View post →
Regina Arcuri
@reginargaa · X

RT @ElGrandSapon: Os seus fósseis foram encontrados na Formação Maevarano, no norte de Madagascar. Esse lugar é um sítio paleontológico ond…

May 14, 2021 · 1 share · 588 followers View post →

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Regina Arcuri
@reginargaa · X

RT @ElGrandSapon: Os seus fósseis foram encontrados na Formação Maevarano, no norte de Madagascar. Esse lugar é um sítio paleontológico ond…

May 14, 2021 · 1 share · 588 followers View post →
El Sapón
@ElGrandSapon · X

Para poder pegar esses bichos, era preciso ter uma mordida e dentes fortes. E descobriram que sua mordida tinha força de 2200 newtons, isto é como se colocasse 224 quilos sobre sua mão, mais forte que a mordida de um pit-bull. Na foto, a sua mandíbula. https://t.co/QjScQMHACb https://t.co/zC9Bx5G6O3

Mar 22, 2020 · 82 likes · 40,008 followers View post →
El Sapón
@ElGrandSapon · X

Os seus fósseis foram encontrados na Formação Maevarano, no norte de Madagascar. Esse lugar é um sítio paleontológico onde são encontrados muitos fósseis do Cretáceo, período em que viveu o B. ampinga. https://t.co/QjScQMHACb https://t.co/HrY9gGS1Nw

Mar 22, 2020 · 84 likes · 1 share · 40,008 followers View post →
AlexoTherium
@AlexoTherium · X

https://t.co/FwRnm0JXck

Dec 24, 2019 · 1 like · 1,408 followers View post →
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