BMC Biol July 2020 PMID 32646447

Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans.

Ellen J Coombs, Julien Clavel, Travis Park, Morgan Churchill, Anjali Goswami

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Many discussions reference the evolutionary progression of cranial shapes, like the remarks on toothed whales having asymmetric skulls to enhance echolocation abilities. Phrases like 'really cool study' and 'definitely a game changer' illustrate an engaged and positive tone, revealing both excitement and a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of the research.

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Abstract in brief

  • The evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans, particularly toothed whales (Odontoceti), is hypothesized to be linked to the development of echolocation, beginning with early diverging species.
  • A study using 3D geometric morphometrics analyzed the skulls of 162 cetaceans over 50 million years, revealing that early cetaceans had prevalent asymmetry in their skull structures, particularly in the facial and nasal regions.
  • Significant shifts in skull asymmetry occurred at different points in cetacean evolution, notably during the Early Oligocene, with no similar increases found in baleen whales (Mysticetes) or early cetaceans (Archaeocetes), suggesting a complex evolutionary pattern.

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Dr Ellen Coombs
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We found that #diet & #echolocation had the biggest influence on cranial diversity across cetaceans. The skull has either shifted to accommodate baleen and mass feeding in mysticetes or echolocation (and its associated asymmetry; https://t.co/bfMj4XJZvx for more) in odontocetes!

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Whales have altered their #development to be able to echolocate @NHM_London @RSocPublishing https://t.co/yby06mJCRs https://t.co/DU28fTC4mn

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Wonky #whales: @EllenCoombs & co chart #cetacean cranial asymmetry through 50 million years of whale #evolution. When did wonky skulls arise, and what role might this have had in #echolocation? #fossilfriday @Blogozoic @Imagotaria @anjgoswami Paper here: https://t.co/CPb3fnisjK https://t.co/e4sTqUZGdB

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New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans Read the new paper here: https://t.co/JZl42X2C3A https://t.co/Asd85rzS06

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Just published in @BMCBiology. Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans @EllenCoombs; Julien Clavel; @Blogozoic; @Imagotaria; @anjgoswami. https://t.co/7Y6JzajW6i

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Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans. New Research from @EllenCoombs @anjgoswami & co reconstructs whale skull morphology over 50 million years of evolution. When did wonky skulls arise, and how might this relate to echolocation? https://t.co/CPb3fn0QVa https://t.co/YSpxPQXrDw

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@WellsiteGeo @Tweetisaurus Not 100% consistent, but narwhal tusks, and a bunch of whales have asymmetric skulls: https://t.co/fAblTkkpmZ and then there's Ramoceros.

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Whales have altered their #development to be able to echolocate @NHM_London @RSocPublishing https://t.co/yby06mJCRs https://t.co/DU28fTC4mn

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Dr Ellen Coombs
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We found that #diet & #echolocation had the biggest influence on cranial diversity across cetaceans. The skull has either shifted to accommodate baleen and mass feeding in mysticetes or echolocation (and its associated asymmetry; https://t.co/bfMj4XJZvx for more) in odontocetes!

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The apparatus that allow dolphins and whale to use echolocation results in them having asymmetrical heads. https://t.co/iHGWC21DtZ

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Did you know that many whale species have asymmetric sculls? This #WhaleWednesday find out find out how this asymmetry evolved from this very cool study that involved scanning more than 150 sculls, some from extinct species. https://t.co/JZl42X2C3A https://t.co/tIJYvntERo

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In @BMCBiology, @ellencoombs, J Clavel, @Blogozoic, @Imagotaria & @anjgoswami show how the skulls of some whales have become "wonky", possibly to allow the animals to improve their ability to use soundwaves to navigate and pursue preys. https://t.co/yeY9jTXm30

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Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans. New Research from @EllenCoombs @anjgoswami & co reconstructs whale skull morphology over 50 million years of evolution. When did wonky skulls arise, and how might this relate to echolocation? https://t.co/CPb3fn0QVa https://t.co/YSpxPQXrDw

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Dr Joe Bonsor
@palaeojoe · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 1,041 followers View post →
Kory Yanfei (Evans PhD)
@KoryYanfei · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 12,679 followers View post →
NHM Library and Archives
@NHM_Library · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 10,605 followers View post →
Max Telford
@MaxJTelford · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 993 followers View post →
Dr Mike Ward - @schroedinger99.bsky.social
@Schroedinger99 · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Why are toothed #whale #skulls so wonky? Are they more or less wonky now than in the past? Check out our new @BMCBiology p…

Jul 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 2,730 followers View post →
Tori Herridge
@ToriHerridge · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 8,130 followers View post →
Manuel Hoyos R.
@ManuelHoyosRod · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 238 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 9,014 followers View post →
Dr David Hocking
@DPHocking · X

RT @Blogozoic: Pleased to announce a new paper looking at the evolution of cranial asymmetry in whales. This was a really cool study led by…

Jul 10, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,483 followers View post →
Dr David Hocking
@DPHocking · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 1,483 followers View post →
Dr David Hocking
@DPHocking · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Why are toothed #whale #skulls so wonky? Are they more or less wonky now than in the past? Check out our new @BMCBiology p…

Jul 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 1,483 followers View post →
Christian Ching
@_christianching · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Wonky #whales pub out today! Looking at the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans. This is the second chapter from…

Jul 10, 2020 · 53 shares · 158 followers View post →
Dr Leila Fouda
@Leila_Fouda · X

RT @EllenCoombs: Why are toothed #whale #skulls so wonky? Are they more or less wonky now than in the past? Check out our new @BMCBiology p…

Jul 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 1,183 followers View post →
Genome Biology
@GenomeBiology · X

RT @BMCBiology: New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans…

Jul 10, 2020 · 8 shares · 89,940 followers View post →
Travis Park
@Blogozoic · X

RT @BMCBiology: New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans…

Jul 10, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,701 followers View post →
Dr Ellen Coombs
@EllenCoombs · X

RT @BMCBiology: New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans…

Jul 10, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,618 followers View post →
Sophie McClarty
@sophiemcclarty · X

RT @BMCBiology: New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans…

Jul 10, 2020 · 8 shares · 135 followers View post →
Naomi Attar
@naomiattar · X

RT @BMCBiology: New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans…

Jul 10, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,240 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

New #OpenAccess research from @EllenCoombs and colleagues: Wonky whales: the #evolution of cranial asymmetry in #cetaceans Read the new paper here: https://t.co/JZl42X2C3A https://t.co/Asd85rzS06

Jul 10, 2020 · 15 likes · 8 shares · 9,014 followers View post →
Dr Ellen Coombs
@EllenCoombs · X

RT @sophiemcclarty: Just published in @BMCBiology. Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans @EllenCoombs; Julien Clave…

Jul 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,618 followers View post →
Travis Park
@Blogozoic · X

RT @sophiemcclarty: Just published in @BMCBiology. Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans @EllenCoombs; Julien Clave…

Jul 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,701 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

RT @sophiemcclarty: Just published in @BMCBiology. Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans @EllenCoombs; Julien Clave…

Jul 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 9,014 followers View post →
Sophie McClarty
@sophiemcclarty · X

Just published in @BMCBiology. Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans @EllenCoombs; Julien Clavel; @Blogozoic; @Imagotaria; @anjgoswami. https://t.co/7Y6JzajW6i

Jul 10, 2020 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 135 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

Wonky whales: the evolution of cranial asymmetry in cetaceans https://t.co/7q7VkscTDT

Jul 10, 2020 · 557 followers View post →