November 2014 PMID 25312374

Review of the cetacean nose: form, function, and evolution.

Annalisa Berta, Eric G Ekdale, Ted W Cranford

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The overall digital discussions reflect a moderate to high engagement with the article, citing specific features like nasal modifications for biosonar and genetic gene loss. The tone is analytical and supportive, with comments like 'helpful illustration' and 'thorough treatment' emphasizing the importance of the research, which contributes to the moderate impact score.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the anatomical and evolutionary insights presented in the article, with some emphasizing the genetic and functional adaptations of cetacean noses.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, discussing detailed anatomical features, evolutionary processes, and even genetic changes, indicating a genuine interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions include references to specific anatomical modifications, illustrations, and genetic implications, demonstrating a moderate level of in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The debates challenge or confirm existing understanding of cetacean evolution, hinting at a meaningful impact on scientific perspectives and debates about mammalian adaptation.

Abstract in brief

The review discusses the unique anatomical changes in cetacean noses, including the movement of external nares from the tip of the snout to the top of the head, which are linked to functional adaptations like echolocation in odontocetes and reduced sense of smell.
Evolutionarily, whales transitioned from terrestrial to aquatic life, with early whales like Basilosaurids showing a reduction in nasal turbinates, and later neocetes further reducing olfactory structures, a change supported by genetic gene loss.
In odontocetes, nasal and facial modifications are specialized for biosonar sound production, while mysticetes retain some olfactory capabilities, highlighting distinct adaptations related to their sensory and behavioral needs.

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@waymorgan75 @EvoIutlon The nasal passage doesn't cut through the brain at any stage of the process. There's a helpful illustration here: https://t.co/OreSeYIs1V The arrows point to where the nostril is.

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@celineorelse the evolutionary fossil record basically shows they migrated piecemeal and their skulls extended, gradually allowing for more convenient breathing as scent perception became less necessary. Some cetaceans still have both nasal passages though! https://t.co/7xU7yISXHl https://t.co/iU6tWm2uQS

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“Modifications of the facial and nasal region of odontocetes reflect specialization for biosonar sound production." https://t.co/mCV5TDeIFR

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“These anatomical modifications reflect underlying genetic changes such as the reduction of olfactory receptor genes, although mysticetes retain some olfactory abilities.“ https://t.co/mCV5TDeIFR

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