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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A August 2017 PMID 28760959

Lizards on newly created islands independently and rapidly adapt in morphology and diet.

Mariana Eloy de Amorim, Thomas W Schoener, Guilherme Ramalho Chagas Cataldi Santoro, Anna Carolina Ramalho Lins, Jonah Piovia-Scott, Reuber Albuquerque Brandão

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The discussions focus on the rapid evolutionary changes of lizards, with comments like 'Rapid Speciation' and references to 'independent adaptation,' indicating an acknowledgment of evolutionary processes. The tone is informative and recognizes the importance of the research, but lacks deep analytical engagement or extensive debate.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions accept the idea of rapid adaptation, with some explicitly supporting the findings and using phrases like 'Sure' and emphasizing the concept of rapid evolution.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest by referencing key aspects such as 'Rapid Speciation' and highlighting it as part of ongoing discussions about evolution and adaptation.

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Engagement appears limited; posts are brief and mainly acknowledge the article without deep analysis or extended dialogue.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the significance of the findings in understanding evolution, as evidenced by hashtags like #WorldLizardDay and emphasis on rapid adaptation, suggesting awareness of its broader implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Lizards on newly created islands in the Brazilian Cerrado quickly evolved different physical features and diets compared to mainland populations, primarily due to drastic ecosystem changes caused by human activities like dam flooding.
  • On islands, lizards tend to eat larger prey and have bigger heads relative to their body size, which helps them handle larger prey more efficiently, especially since larger prey-eating species went extinct on the islands.
  • The morphological differences, especially in head size, appeared rapidly within about 15 years and were similar in both male and female lizards, indicating a swift, parallel adaptation to the new environment caused by human intervention.]
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@ChurchISChange · X

@rantyskeptic @reedyoung Sure. Rapid Speciation. https://t.co/IFAPbAqv2i Dual Data sets. https://t.co/84SWGdjLth. Abundance of information in single genes. https://t.co/FJtgYFfEjw

Jul 3, 2023 · 2,474 followers View post →
Dr Maggie J Watson
@terngirl.bsky.social · Bluesky

#WorldLizardDay Lizards on newly created islands independently and rapidly adapt in morphology and diet #evolution http://www.pnas.org/content/114/33/8812.abstract.html?etoc

Aug 15, 2017 View post →

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@ChurchISChange · X

@rantyskeptic @reedyoung Sure. Rapid Speciation. https://t.co/IFAPbAqv2i Dual Data sets. https://t.co/84SWGdjLth. Abundance of information in single genes. https://t.co/FJtgYFfEjw

Jul 3, 2023 · 2,474 followers View post →
Dr Maggie J Watson
@terngirl.bsky.social · Bluesky

#WorldLizardDay Lizards on newly created islands independently and rapidly adapt in morphology and diet #evolution http://www.pnas.org/content/114/33/8812.abstract.html?etoc

Aug 15, 2017 View post →