Proc Biol Sci February 2020 PMID 32019445

Substrate use drives the macroevolution of mammalian tail length diversity.

Sarah T Mincer, Gabrielle A Russo

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions concur with the idea that substrate use influences tail length evolution, emphasizing the role of arboreal habitats and morphological adaptations.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions reflect a high level of curiosity, with many posts highlighting the significance of tail length variation in different environments.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve references to evolutionary concepts and biological observations, indicating active participation and deeper interest.

ImpactModerate impact

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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マーキュリー2世
@uranus_2 · X

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

Feb 6, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 5,526 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

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

Feb 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 38,708 followers View post →
Hasan Sevgili (PhD)
@hsevgili · X

https://t.co/TZw9QdgvKn.

Dec 7, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,458 followers View post →
Jonathan Marcot
@JonathanMarcot · X

Substrate use drives the macroevolution of mammalian tail length diversity | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/GFYzmjwB1h

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 840 followers View post →
AmSoc Primatologists
@ASPvoice · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…

Feb 11, 2020 · 3 shares · 5,293 followers View post →
Steve Portugal
@sjportugal1979 · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…

Feb 11, 2020 · 3 shares · 4,681 followers View post →

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@hsevgili · X

https://t.co/TZw9QdgvKn.

Dec 7, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,458 followers View post →
Jonathan Marcot
@JonathanMarcot · X

Substrate use drives the macroevolution of mammalian tail length diversity | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/GFYzmjwB1h

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 840 followers View post →
Steve Portugal
@sjportugal1979 · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…

Feb 11, 2020 · 3 shares · 4,681 followers View post →
Luke Grinham, PhD
@LukeGrinham · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…

Feb 11, 2020 · 3 shares · 509 followers View post →
AmSoc Primatologists
@ASPvoice · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Long tails favoured in arboreal mammals, whilst non-arboreal species exhibit a range of tail lengths depending on subst…

Feb 11, 2020 · 3 shares · 5,293 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

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

Feb 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 38,708 followers View post →
Harano T
@tharano34 · X

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…

Feb 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 959 followers View post →
青柳
@FBWM8888 · X

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…

Feb 6, 2020 · 2 shares · 733 followers View post →
マーキュリー2世
@uranus_2 · X

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

Feb 6, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 5,526 followers View post →