May 2015 PMID 25833855

Biogeography of worm lizards (Amphisbaenia) driven by end-Cretaceous mass extinction.

Nicholas R Longrich, Jakob Vinther, R Alexander Pyron, Davide Pisani, Jacques A Gauthier

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The discussions highlight the article's focus on how end-Cretaceous mass extinctions influenced the distribution of subterranean predators like worm lizards, as evidenced by hashtags such as #biodiversity and references to subterranean predators. The tone remains informational and somewhat casual, reflecting a general appreciation rather than profound engagement or controversy.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of biogeography and mass extinction events, showing general agreement with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts express moderate curiosity, with hashtags like #biodiversity and references to subterranean predators indicating some engagement but not deep fascination.

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Comments are relatively light, mainly sharing interests and brief reactions rather than in-depth analysis or critique.

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The discussions suggest a modest impact, with some recognition of the importance of the research but no widespread call for major scientific or practical changes.

Abstract in brief

  • Worm lizards (Amphisbaenia) are burrowing predators found across the Americas, Europe, and Africa, despite their underground lifestyle limiting movement.
  • Molecular evidence suggests they originated in North America during the Paleocene and dispersed globally after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, through multiple transoceanic dispersal events.
  • The findings challenge the traditional view that continental drift solely explains their distribution, supporting the idea that dispersal and mass extinctions played key roles in shaping their biogeography.

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Biogeography of worm lizards (Amphisbaenia) driven by end-Cretaceous mass extinction 5/7/2015 #biodiversity #subterranean_predators https://t.co/Y1tCeSK3IT https://t.co/QsIHbVwnl7

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MattiePearl
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Biogeography of worm lizards (Amphisbaenia) driven by end-Cretaceous mass extinction 5/7/2015 #biodiversity #subterranean_predators https://t.co/Y1tCeSK3IT https://t.co/QsIHbVwnl7

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