Discussions reflect strong support and interest, with examples like posts claiming Allosaurus could have cannibalized each other and sharing images of bite marks; the tone is enthusiastic, with some referencing the scientific process and fossil evidence, demonstrating deep engagement and recognition of the research’s importance.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the findings of the study, emphasizing that theropods engaged in behaviors like scavenging and cannibalism, showing general consensus with the research conclusions.
InterestHigh interest
Many posts express high interest, sharing excitement about the implications for dinosaur behavior and the significance of the research, indicating curiosity and engagement.
EngagementHigh engagement
Posts delve into details, referencing specific individuals, linking to the published paper, and discussing fossil evidence, reflecting deep engagement with the subject matter.
ImpactModerate impact
While the discussions highlight the importance of understanding dinosaur ecology, they primarily reinforce scientific curiosity rather than suggest broad societal impact, resulting in a modest impact score.
Abstract in brief
The study found a high frequency of theropod bite marks on fossils from the Late Jurassic Mygatt-Moore Quarry, indicating that these dinosaurs were feeding on carcasses (scavenging) and possibly engaging in cannibalism.
The bite marks, including punctures, scores, and striations, mostly match the teeth of large predators like Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus, with evidence suggesting the presence of a much larger theropod predator at the site.
The distribution of bite marks on bones hints that theropods may have been targeting softer tissues rather than actively hunting live prey, reflecting complex feeding behaviors and interactions in a stressed ecosystem.
High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/LIAERJcqOB
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
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DinoBusters
@Dino_Busters · X
¿Canibalismo en alosaurios? Te contamos esta noticia en nuestro último episodio, "12 Piribiris" (https://t.co/vpw8Xczjui). Aquí el artñiculo original: https://t.co/vQEFkrb5Zt (ilustración de @BrianEngh_Art) https://t.co/AOtsQhUYZ9
High frequencies of theropod bite marks indicate feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism among dinosaurs, mainly Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus, suggesting complex interactions in a stressed Late Jurassic environment.
The study found a high frequency of theropod bite marks on fossils from the Late Jurassic Mygatt-Moore Quarry, indicating that these dinosaurs were feeding on carcasses and possibly engaging in cannibalism. Evidence…
@_J_McPherson @EliotJacobson While its hard to find peer reviewed studies on the subject, I did find one related
https://t.co/tgUc3x28tD
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https://t.co/xJEodFRfXX
But yes in my opinion, there will be humans that will turn into cannabalism after the bush meat is finished.
Not in our lifetime tho :)
@TomHoltzPaleo @LukeSky26579838 @Yokomation Research led by our curator @DrJMcHugh and @UglyFossils at the Mygatt-Moore Quarry has shown that theropods the size of adult Allosaurus had both early access to carcass material and late access to carcasses based on bite mark evidence. @PLOSONE
https://t.co/2EFBGvXOQ8
¿Canibalismo en alosaurios? Te contamos esta noticia en nuestro último episodio, "12 Piribiris" (https://t.co/vpw8Xczjui). Aquí el artñiculo original: https://t.co/vQEFkrb5Zt (ilustración de @BrianEngh_Art) https://t.co/AOtsQhUYZ9
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
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@r_hexar · X
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
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とよけらとぷす
@rex_toyo · X
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
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@cid_rapter · X
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
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Takuya Imai
@imai_takuya · X
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
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ガイス
@shitake_reverse · X
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
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あの日、ミッに呼ばれたかもしれない
@anohimihakuseki · X
RT @DinotechL: Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#P…
Jun 13, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,017 followersView post →
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恐竜技術研究ラボ(Dinotech Lab)
@DinotechL · X
Dinotech論文紹介
骨化石に残された多くの噛み痕を調べた結果、後期ジュラ紀の北米が食料に乏しい環境にあり、当時のアロサウルスなどの大型獣脚類が腐肉漁りや共食いに至った可能性が示唆された.
Drumheller et al. 2020
#PLOSONE
#DinotechLab
https://t.co/9b5ccCjTXq
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Paléontologie
@PaleontologieFr · X
Le cannibalisme est rarement avéré dans les écosystèmes fossiles. Des #fossiles d'#Allosaurus et #Ceratosaurus montrent qu'il a été commun au sein d'une communauté.
29% des os portent des traces de morsures !
#Jurassique #Dinosauria #Theropoda
Source : https://t.co/aWD4xgclbS https://t.co/Q6yFmbIZ1S
Jun 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,432 followersView post →
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Derek Bryant
@DerekJohnBryant · X
RT @Jamie_Woodward_: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stress…
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RT @Jamie_Woodward_: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stress…
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Editorial Estigia
@Estigiaed · X
RT @Jamie_Woodward_: Here’s the published paper: “High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and pos…
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Editorial Estigia
@Estigiaed · X
RT @Jamie_Woodward_: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stress…
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Prof Jamie Woodward
@Jamie_Woodward_ · X
Here’s the published paper: “High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem” https://t.co/Mi5uAZJJjo
Jun 2, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 68,088 followersView post →
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Prof Jamie Woodward
@Jamie_Woodward_ · X
High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/LIAERJcqOB
Jun 2, 2020 · 59 likes · 8 shares · 68,088 followersView post →
#science #STEM Big theropod dinosaurs such as Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus ate pretty much everything--including each other, according to a new study, "High Frequencies of Theropod Bite Marks Provide Evidence for Feeding, Scavenging, and Possible... https://t.co/hs824b7S3H
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Hablando de Ciencia
@HdCiencia · X
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Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X
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Dr Deborah Davey
@dspdavey · X
RT @BrianEngh_Art: Dear Internet, #ALLOSAURUS PROBABLY CANNIBALIZED EACH OTHER. (sometimes)
More info as a #JurassicReimagined clip: https://t.co/3mlCnhMTex & more info in @JB_McHugh_7337 & @UglyFossils #paleontology paper here: https://t.co/hFR6kEqB4l https://t.co/CUULmifpYz
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El Jardín de Charles
@CRCiencia · X
Artículo original (acceso libre) > High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/gVCiCbqIAS by @PLOSONE https://t.co/b5BmIL7G2j
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Martin D. Brown
@MDRBrown · X
Morning reading with the monsters, getting them used to academic papers at an early age
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@jewlersss · X
RT @palaeotaku: https://t.co/DO6AKb1oIx
모리슨층 Mygat-Moore Quarry 연구. 이 발굴지에서 나온 많은 뼈들에는 이빨 자국이 발견되었으며, 알로사우루스와 케라토사우루스의 이빨들도 매우 많이 발견되었다. 알…
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Analio Dugarte
@analioj · X
RT @AfSynchrotron: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed…
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Kuzco
@Kuzco297 · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: #PLOSONE: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cann ... https:…
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Evan Johnson-Ransom
@EJR_Paleo_MSc · X
RT @Dino_Dobrowski: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stresse…
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African Synchrotron
@AfSynchrotron · X
High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/B3xQhEscib via @PLOSOne https://t.co/W6LXIajg6U
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青柳
@FBWM8888 · X
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: #PLOSONE: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cann ... https:…
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Dino Chu
@Dino_Dobrowski · X
High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/gVMSZoZ1di
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ガイス
@shitake_reverse · X
RT @Jordan_Mallon: #PLOSONE: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cann ... https:…
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@GET_AWAY_TRIKE · X
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Wendy
@cryptowendyy09 · X
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Stephanie Drumheller
@UglyFossils · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: #PLOSONE: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cann ... https:…
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Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X
RT @RafaelDelcourt: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stresse…
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Biology Time
@TimeBiology · X
RT @RafaelDelcourt: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stresse…
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Rafael Delcourt
@RafaelDelcourt · X
High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/EpyV3NcZ0C
May 27, 2020 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 7,241 followersView post →
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fernanda castano
@ferwen · X
High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem https://t.co/UnwlQCqzEb
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Stephanie Drumheller
@UglyFossils · X
RT @MMarcosaurus: @MostlyMammoths @UglyFossils @BrianEngh_Art @physorg_com @_themingau Como você adora Allosaurus, acredito que você vai go…
May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 1,698 followersView post →
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Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X
@MostlyMammoths @UglyFossils @BrianEngh_Art @physorg_com @_themingau Como você adora Allosaurus, acredito que você vai gostar dessa paleonotícia e da pesquisa "High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem" no Plos One!
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Dr Dave Hone
@Dave_Hone · X
RT @Jordan_Mallon: #PLOSONE: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cann ... https:…
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
#PLOSONE: High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cann ... https://t.co/iXvvDIZlkN
May 27, 2020 · 27 likes · 9 shares · 32,080 followersView post →
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Jordan Mallon
@Jordan_Mallon · X
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