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Anat Rec (Hoboken) April 2020 PMID 31702115

Sex and Ontogenetic Variation in the Crest of Numida meleagris: Implications for Crested Vertebrates.

Delphine Angst, Jonathan Barnoud, Raphaël Cornette, Anusuya Chinsamy

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a general acknowledgment of the study's relevance, exemplified by shared links to the article and comments about its implications for understanding crest development. Words like 'interesting' and mentions of related species indicate curiosity, but the tone remains mostly neutral without strong agreement or controversy, leading to moderate interest but limited depth of engagement.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed reactions, with some acknowledging the importance of the research and others dismissing or focusing on unrelated topics like dinosaurs.

InterestModerate interest

Most discussions demonstrate a moderate level of curiosity, especially with shared links to the article and references to related species.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The engagement appears neutral; some users retweet or share summaries, but few provide in-depth analysis or critique.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall effect of these discussions seems limited, primarily spreading awareness rather than causing major shifts in understanding or practice.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examines the crest of the guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) to understand its development, differences between juveniles and adults, and variations between males and females.
  • Researchers found that even young guinea fowls have small, simple crests, and as they mature, the crests become larger and more complex, with females having smaller and simpler crests than males.
  • The findings suggest that the crest can be used to determine age and sex in both living and fossilized birds, but caution is needed because the keratin covering the bone sometimes differs from the underlying bony crest, affecting how we interpret extinct species.
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Anusuya CHINSAMY-T
@palaeo_prof · X

Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornithology https://t.co/ZJbczywFYr https://t.co/02iInBZ63D

Nov 11, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,612 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Sex and Ontogenetic Variation in the Crest of Numida meleagris: Implications for Crested Vertebrates https://t.co/pzRvq4j3fh

Nov 8, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 31,818 followers View post →
Alberta Claw
@albertonykus · X

Variation in the crest of helmeted guineafowl: https://t.co/tYjoRvXCl9 #birds #dinosaurs

Nov 8, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 6,916 followers View post →
BOU
@IBIS_journal · X

RT @palaeo_prof: Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornit…

Nov 28, 2019 · 4 shares · 21,470 followers View post →
David Evans
@DavidEvans_ROM · X

RT @albertonykus: Variation in the crest of helmeted guineafowl: https://t.co/tYjoRvXCl9 #birds #dinosaurs

Nov 8, 2019 · 2 shares · 14,036 followers View post →
Paléonews
@PaleonewsFrance · X

RT @palaeo_prof: Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornit…

Nov 11, 2019 · 4 shares · 4,595 followers View post →

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Sex and Ontogenetic Variation in the Crest of Numida meleagris: Implications for Crested Vertebrates https://t.co/9aJ5md5pMv

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El Mero Espectador
@ElMeroBlog · X

¡Os dejamos el enlace a un interesante artículo sobre la ontogenia de la cresta ósea de esta curiosa especie!

Feb 22, 2021 · 206 followers View post →
BOU
@IBIS_journal · X

RT @palaeo_prof: Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornit…

Nov 28, 2019 · 4 shares · 21,470 followers View post →
Mohd Shafi Bhat
@Palaeo_Shafi · X

RT @palaeo_prof: Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornit…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 222 followers View post →
Paléonews
@PaleonewsFrance · X

RT @palaeo_prof: Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornit…

Nov 11, 2019 · 4 shares · 4,595 followers View post →
Anusuya CHINSAMY-T
@palaeo_prof · X

Check out our latest work on sex and ontogenetic variation in the crest of the helmeted guinea fowl @DelphineAngst #ornithology https://t.co/ZJbczywFYr https://t.co/02iInBZ63D

Nov 11, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,612 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Sex and Ontogenetic Variation in the Crest of Numida meleagris: Implications for Crested Vertebrates https://t.co/pzRvq4j3fh

Nov 8, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 31,818 followers View post →
David Evans
@DavidEvans_ROM · X

RT @albertonykus: Variation in the crest of helmeted guineafowl: https://t.co/tYjoRvXCl9 #birds #dinosaurs

Nov 8, 2019 · 2 shares · 14,036 followers View post →
Alberta Claw
@albertonykus · X

Variation in the crest of helmeted guineafowl: https://t.co/tYjoRvXCl9 #birds #dinosaurs

Nov 8, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 6,916 followers View post →