哺乳類の中でも樹上性の種は尻尾が長い。非樹上性の種で尻尾の長さにばらつきがあるが、移動形式や食性、気候に影響される。尻尾の長短に関わらず、尾の喪失イベントが起こり、その要因はクレード依存的。マカク属等のいくつかの哺乳類グループでは尻尾の長さの進化速度が速い https://t.co/6lb0WPo17P
Substrate use drives the macroevolution of mammalian tail length diversity.
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The discussions underscore the importance of environmental factors, such as arboreal habitats, in shaping tail length, with posts consistently emphasizing the evolutionary significance—words like 'favoured', 'range of tail lengths', and 'diverse habitats' illustrate active engagement. The tone varies from supportive agreement to detailed discussions on morphological adaptations, showing a moderate to high level of interest and engagement.
Most discussions concur with the idea that substrate use influences tail length evolution, emphasizing the role of arboreal habitats and morphological adaptations.
The discussions reflect a high level of curiosity, with many posts highlighting the significance of tail length variation in different environments.
Posts involve references to evolutionary concepts and biological observations, indicating active participation and deeper interest.
Though not universally transformative, these discussions suggest recognition of the article’s relevance to understanding mammalian evolution and morphological diversity.
Abstract in brief
- Substrate use, especially arboreal (tree-dwelling) habitats, is a key factor driven the evolution of mammalian tail length, with arboreal species having longer tails for adaptation.
- Nonarboreal mammals show a wider variety of tail lengths, influenced by factors like locomotion, diet, and climate, indicating complex evolutionary pressures.
- Evolutionary patterns reveal that tail length changes happen in both long and short tails across different mammal groups, with some lineages like primates evolving more rapidly due to diverse habitats and behaviors.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyLong tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on substrate #ProcB https://t.co/ZEkCC7LCTH @IDPAS_SBU #evolution https://t.co/Mcv4bM999H
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Substrate use drives the macroevolution of mammalian tail length diversity | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/GFYzmjwB1h
RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…
RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…
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Substrate use drives the macroevolution of mammalian tail length diversity | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/GFYzmjwB1h
RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…
RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…
RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…
Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on substrate #ProcB https://t.co/ZEkCC7LCTH @IDPAS_SBU #evolution https://t.co/Mcv4bM999H
RT @uranus_2: 哺乳類の中でも樹上性の種は尻尾が長い。非樹上性の種で尻尾の長さにばらつきがあるが、移動形式や食性、気候に影響される。尻尾の長短に関わらず、尾の喪失イベントが起こり、その要因はクレード依存的。マカク属等のいくつかの哺乳類グループでは尻尾の長さの進化速度…
RT @uranus_2: 哺乳類の中でも樹上性の種は尻尾が長い。非樹上性の種で尻尾の長さにばらつきがあるが、移動形式や食性、気候に影響される。尻尾の長短に関わらず、尾の喪失イベントが起こり、その要因はクレード依存的。マカク属等のいくつかの哺乳類グループでは尻尾の長さの進化速度…
哺乳類の中でも樹上性の種は尻尾が長い。非樹上性の種で尻尾の長さにばらつきがあるが、移動形式や食性、気候に影響される。尻尾の長短に関わらず、尾の喪失イベントが起こり、その要因はクレード依存的。マカク属等のいくつかの哺乳類グループでは尻尾の長さの進化速度が速い https://t.co/6lb0WPo17P
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