Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done. This presentation, after a lot of complications, became the @TetZoo & Witton paper on the short-neck of Hatzegopteryx: https://t.co/kJyoCpPHdw https://t.co/lWAHG7ZhUp
Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators.
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Multiple discussions demonstrate high engagement with the research, with examples such as references to the 2017 study in @thePeerJ and mentions of artwork by @MarkWitton, showing how the research informs understanding of azhdarchid diversity. The tone is analytical, emphasizing the methodological advances and their implications, which underscores the study's high relevance and influence on paleontology discourse.
Most discussions support the study’s findings that certain azhdarchids, like Hatzegopteryx, had shorter necks and could prey on larger animals, indicating broad agreement with the publication's conclusions.
The posts reflect high interest, with references to related research, artwork, and the implications of the findings, showing engagement with the scientific content and its significance.
Participants reference specific studies, discuss predatory capabilities, and mention the evolution of understanding in this field, indicating a moderate to high level of engagement.
These discussions highlight a shift in paleontological perspectives and suggest the research has notable influence on understanding pterosaur diversity and behavior, pointing to a significant impact.
Abstract in brief
- The study discusses how a newly discovered giant azhdarchid pterosaur from Romania had a shorter, more robust neck than previously thought, contrasting with the typical long-necked structure of these flying reptiles.
- This pterosaur's neck vertebra was notably thick and sturdy, indicating it was adapted for resisting twisting and compression forces, which suggests a different feeding or lifestyle strategy.
- The findings imply there was more diversity in azhdarchid pterosaur necks than previously believed, and this particular species likely was a dominant predator in its environment, possibly due to the lack of large terrestrial predators at the time.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThis view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA and was published in @thePeerJ) here… https://t.co/azYXQCldHo The sequence is ultimately based on Mark’s artwork, this image in particular… #azhdarchids https://t.co/nZZYhLFALA
This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is again #OA and was published in @thePeerJ ... https://t.co/azYXQCldHo #azhdarchids #pterosaurs
By c 2015 it had become obvious that some giant #azhdarchids - like Hatzegopteryx from Romania - were also 'thick necked'. This has major implications for behaviour and feeding behaviour. Our 2017 paper on this appeared in @thePeerJ .... https://t.co/azYXQCldHo https://t.co/y4LUxWljtP
Later work confirmed that #azhdarchids included more diversity than appreciated in 2008. Some forms (like the giant #Hatzegopteryx) were relatively short-necked and apparently able to tackle large prey. @MarkWitton and I published this in @thePeerJ in 2017 https://t.co/azYXQCldHo
@ausar_the @MarkWitton We discuss this in the paper. The answer is yes. As for the predatory abilities of Hatzegopteryx, have you seen Naish & Witton (2017) ... https://t.co/azYXQCldHo
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RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
RT @TetZoo: This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA a…
This view of Hatzegopteryx is based on research that @MarkWitton and I published in 2017; you can see our paper (which is #OA and was published in @thePeerJ) here… https://t.co/azYXQCldHo The sequence is ultimately based on Mark’s artwork, this image in particular… #azhdarchids https://t.co/nZZYhLFALA
@ausar_the @MarkWitton We discuss this in the paper. The answer is yes. As for the predatory abilities of Hatzegopteryx, have you seen Naish & Witton (2017) ... https://t.co/azYXQCldHo
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @TetZoo: Later work confirmed that #azhdarchids included more diversity than appreciated in 2008. Some forms (like the giant #Hatzegopte…
RT @TetZoo: Later work confirmed that #azhdarchids included more diversity than appreciated in 2008. Some forms (like the giant #Hatzegopte…
RT @TetZoo: Later work confirmed that #azhdarchids included more diversity than appreciated in 2008. Some forms (like the giant #Hatzegopte…
Later work confirmed that #azhdarchids included more diversity than appreciated in 2008. Some forms (like the giant #Hatzegopteryx) were relatively short-necked and apparently able to tackle large prey. @MarkWitton and I published this in @thePeerJ in 2017 https://t.co/azYXQCldHo
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
RT @MarkWitton: Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done…
Just remembered this presentation opening slide from a talk I gave in 2013. It remains the best piece of art I've ever done. This presentation, after a lot of complications, became the @TetZoo & Witton paper on the short-neck of Hatzegopteryx: https://t.co/kJyoCpPHdw https://t.co/lWAHG7ZhUp
RT @TetZoo: This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is ag…
RT @TetZoo: This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is ag…
RT @TetZoo: This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is ag…
RT @TetZoo: This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is ag…
RT @TetZoo: This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is ag…
This study - Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators - is again #OA and was published in @thePeerJ ... https://t.co/azYXQCldHo #azhdarchids #pterosaurs
@wowkitsunezaru_ 『Neck biomechanics indicate that giant Transylvanian azhdarchid pterosaurs were short-necked arch predators』2017 https://t.co/dgGUT58psj 例えば近縁のハツェゴプテリクスは、頸椎の研究から獰猛な捕食者だとはされています。 しかし、アズダルコ科の嘴にカギ状の鋭さはありません (続)
RT @TetZoo: By c 2015 it had become obvious that some giant #azhdarchids - like Hatzegopteryx from Romania - were also 'thick necked'. This…
RT @TetZoo: By c 2015 it had become obvious that some giant #azhdarchids - like Hatzegopteryx from Romania - were also 'thick necked'. This…
RT @TetZoo: By c 2015 it had become obvious that some giant #azhdarchids - like Hatzegopteryx from Romania - were also 'thick necked'. This…
By c 2015 it had become obvious that some giant #azhdarchids - like Hatzegopteryx from Romania - were also 'thick necked'. This has major implications for behaviour and feeding behaviour. Our 2017 paper on this appeared in @thePeerJ .... https://t.co/azYXQCldHo https://t.co/y4LUxWljtP
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