The collective discussions reveal appreciation for the study’s insights into the developmental processes of Ediacara macrofossils, with examples such as references to the genetic tools involved and remarks about the significance for understanding early multicellular life. The tone's mixture of curiosity and recognition of the paper's potential impact shapes an overall moderate yet meaningful consensus on its importance.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some highlighting its relevance to understanding early animals.
InterestModerate interest
Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing concepts like developmental processes and genetic tools, but without deeply exploring details.
EngagementModerate engagement
Postings include mentions of related articles and discussions about implications, indicating active engagement, though not overly detailed or critical.
ImpactModerate impact
The conversations suggest that the publication informs current understanding of early animal evolution, motivating further research or interest in the topic.
Abstract in brief
The Ediacara Biota represents some of the earliest evidence of complex multicellular animals, but identifying their exact evolutionary relationships is challenging.
Researchers study developmentally controlled features in Ediacaran fossils and compare them with modern organisms to infer the presence of genetic pathways for traits like multicellularity, body polarity, musculature, and nervous systems.
The findings suggest these early animals had some of the genetic tools for complex features but lacked specialized body parts like distinct organs or sensory structures, indicating that such features evolved later and independently in different animal groups.
New paper with @DroserMary and Doug Erwin exploring developmental characteristics and the genetic tools likely responsible for their expression in a few iconic fossils from the #Ediacaran out today!
https://t.co/mgvLxOfnJa https://t.co/CRt8qHqebE
Feb 24, 2021 · 57 likes · 21 shares · 243 followersView post →
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
Developmental processes in Ediacara macrofossils | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/zY2lfLRvEl
Mar 9, 2021 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 32,135 followersView post →
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Smithsonian NMNH
@NMNH · X
To learn more, check out the study here: https://t.co/EypMbdJ3Ss
Feb 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 224,794 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
The #fossil record of complex, macroscopic community-forming organisms, including animals, begins with the Ediacara Biota. Read more in the #ProcB article Developmental processes in Ediacara macrofossils: https://t.co/gLgikazAzW #FossilFriday https://t.co/i4to9WEU8e
May 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 38,580 followersView post →
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Sy Garte
@sygarte · X
@RJDownard @RichardDawkins @Evolutionistrue @xprinceps @NeilShubin @JacksonWheat1 Not an expert, but the question is intriguing and led me to this paper, which suggests the answer is yes. It also has some interesting (controversial?) comments about the Ediacara. https://t.co/VfOQDg2j7T
Jan 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 25,664 followersView post →
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kyoko hayashibe
@bay_san · X
ごめん。ちょっと、明日ちゃんと読む。メモ。
Developmental processes in Ediacara macrofossils | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/LozjVpKipj
The Ediacara Biota offers some of the earliest evidence of complex multicellular animals. Researchers analyze fossil features and compare them with modern organisms to understand the evolution of traits like…
Erikas discusses the evolution of early multicellular life, focusing on the genetic evidence from Ediacara fossils. The findings suggest these early animals possessed some genetic pathways for complex features but…
Shutting down for the night. Got a very truncated Evolution Hour done (but the links are there https://t.co/JcdLYIwq1H interesting papers for viewers to look at). Catch you tomorrow.
@RJDownard @RichardDawkins @Evolutionistrue @xprinceps @NeilShubin @JacksonWheat1 Not an expert, but the question is intriguing and led me to this paper, which suggests the answer is yes. It also has some interesting (controversial?) comments about the Ediacara. https://t.co/VfOQDg2j7T
Jan 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 25,664 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
The #fossil record of complex, macroscopic community-forming organisms, including animals, begins with the Ediacara Biota. Read more in the #ProcB article Developmental processes in Ediacara macrofossils: https://t.co/gLgikazAzW #FossilFriday https://t.co/i4to9WEU8e
May 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 38,580 followersView post →
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Orthogonal Research and Education Lab
@Orthogonal_Lab · X
New directions in Paleodevelopment!
Baby Dinosaur Teeth:
https://t.co/8MfJYABTYq
Development in the Ediacaran:
https://t.co/xG5B54RrbH
Embryo-bearing dinosaur egg clutch:
https://t.co/l8vPXaSB7A https://t.co/heJtclXQOy
RT @MASogorb: Somos asombrosamente similares a los primeros animales de la Tierra
https://t.co/nHXT5Ik6S5
Más información:
Developmental pr…
Mar 13, 2021 · 1 share · 1,728 followersView post →
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Miguel Ángel Sogorb
@MASogorb · X
Somos asombrosamente similares a los primeros animales de la Tierra
https://t.co/nHXT5Ik6S5
Más información:
Developmental processes in Ediacara macrofossils
https://t.co/lXQ4rX1hwY
ごめん。ちょっと、明日ちゃんと読む。メモ。
Developmental processes in Ediacara macrofossils | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/LozjVpKipj
RT @ScottDEvans: New paper with @DroserMary and Doug Erwin exploring developmental characteristics and the genetic tools likely responsible…
Feb 24, 2021 · 21 shares · 996 followersView post →
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Lukáš Laibl
@lukas_laibl · X
RT @ScottDEvans: New paper with @DroserMary and Doug Erwin exploring developmental characteristics and the genetic tools likely responsible…
Feb 24, 2021 · 21 shares · 2,358 followersView post →
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Max Telford
@MaxJTelford · X
RT @ScottDEvans: New paper with @DroserMary and Doug Erwin exploring developmental characteristics and the genetic tools likely responsible…
Feb 24, 2021 · 21 shares · 992 followersView post →
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Scott Evans
@ScottDEvans · X
New paper with @DroserMary and Doug Erwin exploring developmental characteristics and the genetic tools likely responsible for their expression in a few iconic fossils from the #Ediacaran out today!
https://t.co/mgvLxOfnJa https://t.co/CRt8qHqebE
Feb 24, 2021 · 57 likes · 21 shares · 243 followersView post →
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