October 2015 PMID 26510679

Resurrecting embryos of the tuatara, Sphenodon punctatus, to resolve vertebrate phallus evolution.

Thomas J Sanger, Marissa L Gredler, Martin J Cohn

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Peak: 3 in Aug 2020
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The collection includes comments emphasizing the importance of evolutionary understanding, such as recognizing the study’s role in clarifying vertebrate evolution, alongside dismissive remarks and unsure responses, illustrating a mix of recognition and uncertainty. The tone varies from academic to casual, and the focus ranges from biological implications to mere social discussions, leading to a neutral overall evaluation.

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The comments show mixed reactions, with some recognizing the importance of the study and others dismissing or questioning its relevance, leading to a neutral overall agreement.

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Discussions display varied levels of interest; some focus on the evolutionary significance, while others express uncertainty or minimal engagement.

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Participants show superficial engagement, with some posts only sharing vague or peripheral comments without deep analysis.

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The overall impact appears limited, as the posts reflect curiosity or skepticism rather than widespread enthusiasm or significant influence on broader scientific conversations.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the evolution of the phallus in amniotes by examining tuatara embryos, which lack an adult phallus, to understand if external genitalia have a common origin.
  • Researchers reconstructed three-dimensional images of tuatara embryos and found that they develop initial stages of external genitalia (genital anlagen), indicating a conserved developmental process across amniotes.
  • These findings suggest that despite differences in adult external genitalia, amniotes likely share a single evolutionary origin for their external genitalia, rather than multiple independent evolutions.]

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Herpaid'égua
@herpaid · X

O estudo da evolução do Pênis é fundamental para se entender a evolução dos vertebrados terrestres, já que a maioria deles tem fecundação interna. Enfim, Pênis não é só sacanagem, já diria a @VColoridos https://t.co/Rn1C5b9Pmc

Nov 24, 2020 · 17 likes · 1 share · 8,692 followers View post →
Andróide Paranóide
@GabrielC1496 · X

@VColoridos A fonte: https://t.co/nKMDA1iMDK

Aug 3, 2020 · 2 likes · 782 followers View post →
Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @herpaid: O estudo da evolução do Pênis é fundamental para se entender a evolução dos vertebrados terrestres, já que a maioria deles tem…

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 share · 3,888 followers View post →
Tri Luu
@TLLuu · X

@snakeymama Not sure if this is helpful... https://t.co/e0XMMXstU8

Jul 21, 2020 · 46 followers View post →

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Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @herpaid: O estudo da evolução do Pênis é fundamental para se entender a evolução dos vertebrados terrestres, já que a maioria deles tem…

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 share · 3,888 followers View post →
Herpaid'égua
@herpaid · X

O estudo da evolução do Pênis é fundamental para se entender a evolução dos vertebrados terrestres, já que a maioria deles tem fecundação interna. Enfim, Pênis não é só sacanagem, já diria a @VColoridos https://t.co/Rn1C5b9Pmc

Nov 24, 2020 · 17 likes · 1 share · 8,692 followers View post →
Eduardo Chávez-Sahagún
@EduardoChvezS · X

El (posible) origen único y evolución del pene en los tetrápodos amniotas Fuente: https://t.co/IFBDGe8Ymc https://t.co/xVsKjCnXaS

Aug 4, 2020 · 30 followers View post →
Andróide Paranóide
@GabrielC1496 · X

@VColoridos A fonte: https://t.co/nKMDA1iMDK

Aug 3, 2020 · 2 likes · 782 followers View post →
Tri Luu
@TLLuu · X

@snakeymama Not sure if this is helpful... https://t.co/e0XMMXstU8

Jul 21, 2020 · 46 followers View post →