March 2021 PMID 33206373

Regulate or tolerate: Thermal strategy of a coral reef flat resident, the epaulette shark, Hemiscyllium ocellatum.

Tiffany J Nay, Rohan J Longbottom, Connor R Gervais, Jacob L Johansen, John F Steffensen, Jodie L Rummer, Andrew S Hoey

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The digital discussions reflect a neutral stance, with posts primarily sharing references to the study rather than critically analyzing it, such as one mentioning 'regulate or tolerate' without elaborating. The tone is generally factual and subdued, indicating moderate interest but limited depth, influenced by the straightforward presentation rather than emotive language or controversy.

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The discussions show mixed opinions, with some posts acknowledging the research's insights while others question its broader significance.

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Participants seem somewhat interested, mostly acknowledging the study without deep curiosity or critique.

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There is moderate engagement, with some commenters referencing specific points like sharks' temperature regulation strategies.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence appears limited, as discussions focus more on summarizing rather than debating or applying findings.

Abstract in brief

The study shows that epaulette sharks prefer temperatures around 20.7°C but tend to have body temperatures that match their surrounding environment, regardless of seasonal changes, indicating limited ability to select specific thermal habitats on reef flats.
Because temperature variation on the reef flats is minimal, these sharks cannot effectively use behavioral thermoregulation by moving to warmer or cooler microhabitats.
Instead, epaulette sharks likely rely on physiological adaptations to tolerate the broad range of temperatures, rather than actively regulating their body temperature through movement.

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