October 2018 PMID 30361374

The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification.

Lauren Sallan, Matt Friedman, Robert S Sansom, Charlotte M Bird, Ivan J Sansom

Mentions

14
Peak: 9 in Oct 2018
across 5 sources since Oct 2018

Extended reach

2,654
potential audience

Total likes

150

Video views

2,393

Mentions per month

Oct 2018 – Mar 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News8 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate a high level of engagement, with phrases like 'the nearshore cradle' and mentions of 'diversification' reflecting interest in the ecological aspects of early vertebrate evolution. The tone indicates that many see the research as impactful, potentially reshaping understanding of vertebrate origins in coastal environments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posters agree that the study highlights nearshore environments as key in vertebrate evolution, as seen in phrases like 'most of the diversification happened in shallow seas near the shore'.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with comments emphasizing the significance of the research and its implications for understanding early vertebrate evolution.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the topic by referencing specific aspects of the study, such as the environments involved and the broader evolutionary questions, indicating a thoughtful level of participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication could influence perspectives on vertebrate origins, with some phrases hinting at shifting scientific paradigms about evolutionary habitats.

Abstract in brief

  • Early vertebrate groups, including both jawed and jawless types, first appeared in shallow, nearshore environments like tidal pools during the middle Paleozoic era (around 480 to 360 million years ago).
  • The study found that different vertebrate body plans developed in these coastal areas, with some species staying close to shore and others spreading out into deeper waters, influenced by their physical forms and dispersal abilities.
  • These results challenge previous ideas that vertebrates mainly diversified offshore near reefs, suggesting instead that their origins in nearshore habitats played a key role in shaping their early evolution and diversity.]

Top posts

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Evolution, Systems & Genomics Domain UoM
@EvolSysGen · X

Where did vertebrates evolve? It turns out most of the diversification happened in shallow seas near the shore: Sallan et al. (w/ @Sansom_Rob) The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification in @sciencemagazine https://t.co/nde7McvFiE

Apr 24, 2019 · 162 followers View post →
David Shiffman, Ph.D.
@whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Bluesky

The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification http://science.sciencemag.org/content/362/6413/460.full #feedly

Oct 26, 2018 View post →

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Evolution, Systems & Genomics Domain UoM
@EvolSysGen · X

Where did vertebrates evolve? It turns out most of the diversification happened in shallow seas near the shore: Sallan et al. (w/ @Sansom_Rob) The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification in @sciencemagazine https://t.co/nde7McvFiE

Apr 24, 2019 · 162 followers View post →
David Shiffman, Ph.D.
@whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Bluesky

The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification http://science.sciencemag.org/content/362/6413/460.full #feedly

Oct 26, 2018 View post →
The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification | Science
News

Science. 26 Oct 2018. Vol 362, Issue 6413. pp. 460-464. DOI: 10.1126/science.aar3689 · PREVIOUS ARTICLE. Agouti-related peptide 2 facilitates convergent ...

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Blogs

460. doi: 10.1126/science.aar3689. C. Pimiento. Our shallow-water origins. Science. Vol. 362, October 26, ...

Oct 27, 2018 View →
The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification
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... ; accepted 2 October 2018. 10.1126/science.aar3689. Sallan et al., Science 362, 460–464 (2018). 26 October 2018. 4 of 4. RESEARCH | REPORT.

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Blogs

Science DOI: 10.1126/science.aar3689. Topics: evolution/; fossils. Advertisement. Sign up to our weekly newsletter. Receive a weekly dose of ...

Oct 25, 2018 View →
Tracing the evolutionary origins of fish to shallow ocean waters ...
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Oct 25, 2018 View →
Tracing the evolutionary origins of fish to shallow ocean waters ...
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Bird, Ivan J. Sansom. The nearshore cradle of early vertebrate diversification. Science, 2018 DOI: 10.1126/science.aar3689. Cite This Page:.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Journal: Science; DOI: 10.1126/science.aar3689. Keywords. /Applied sciences and ...

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The first vertebrates on Earth arose in shallow coastal waters
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aar3689. C. Pimiento. Our shallow-water origins. Science. Vol. 362, October 26, 2018, p. 402. doi:10.1126/ ...

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Journal: Science; DOI: 10.1126/science.aar3689. Keywords. /Applied sciences and ...

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