The digital discussions reflect moderate support and interest, with posts sharing summaries, videos, and personal reactions, such as references to the study’s findings on sensory evolution and mentioning its coverage in scientific outlets. The tone combines curiosity and appreciation, indicating a recognition of the research's relevance while also raising questions about specific species like Tyrannosaurus, demonstrating an active engagement with the topic.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the research, with some expressing interest or support for the findings.
InterestModerate interest
Participants show a moderate level of curiosity, referencing specific aspects like the evolution of sensory systems and fossil evidence.
EngagementModerate engagement
Several posts include detailed comments, links to videos, and questions about the research, indicating active engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions seem to reinforce the significance of the study, with mentions of it being featured in scientific outlets and influencing understanding of dinosaur evolution.
Abstract in brief
The study shows that nocturnal hunting behaviors, which rely on advanced vision and hearing, evolved early in the non-avian theropod dinosaurs, such as the Alvarezsauroidea, with some species developing hearing sensitivity comparable to modern owls.
These sensory adaptations in dinosaurs, including low-light vision and enhanced hearing, are distinct from and more advanced than those seen in non-avialan theropods and are examples of convergent evolution with mammals like owls.
The research highlights deep evolutionary divergences in sensory capabilities among theropods, suggesting that complex nocturnal predation strategies developed long before the rise of modern birds.]
"Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進化
※:内耳と強膜輪から、一部は夜行性の可能性アリ
https://t.co/iKydvkFDz7 https://t.co/ICJNiHgiZw
Dec 23, 2025 · 41 likes · 11 shares · 2,292 followersView post →
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Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X
#Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a birdlike inner ear and the evolution of dinosaurian movement and vocalization https://t.co/1LSkVniIiV Making sense of dinosaurs & birds https://t.co/rbTiLNSfmW https://t.co/nCfwcWdTEe
May 6, 2021 · 35 likes · 10 shares · 45,044 followersView post →
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Kimi Chapelle
@Kimi_Chap · X
Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the recent paper he led in @ScienceMagazine on the "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
https://t.co/euHUSWSghq
May 10, 2021 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 2,466 followersView post →
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K.Kubo
@kohtapalaeo · X
Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/k8wVVpXI7C
May 6, 2021 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 1,315 followersView post →
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Ausarchosaur
@ausar_the · X
@TylerGreenfieId I recently cleared "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs" off my list. It turned out to be a major disappointment, as neither it nor its supplementary material seem to mention anything about Tyrannosaurus rex itself.
Never meet your heroes...
Feb 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 7,670 followersView post →
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T. rex Paddock
@RexPaddock · X
Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs.
https://t.co/1INu9RrMYF https://t.co/Gk560CAClU
May 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,553 followersView post →
This video discusses the evolution of vision and hearing in theropod dinosaurs, highlighting how nocturnal behaviors and advanced sensory adaptations developed early, with some species attaining owl-like hearing…
This video explores how nocturnal hunting behaviors relying on advanced vision and hearing evolved early in non-avian theropods like Alvarezsauroidea, with some species developing owl-like hearing sensitivity…
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
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ビクーピー
@B47197246 · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
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Solan The Hybridmaker
@ZyanGo17390 · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
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マンブルV2/フォアグラ
@V2manburu · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
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@RH0463745359 · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 shares · 920 followersView post →
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寺野
@rPnxzk2ylw98641 · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
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Paco Nava
@Paco26862358 · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 shares · 882 followersView post →
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carnodrawer (Ian)
@carnodrawer · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
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けーえぬ
@KnJhehduurbrnf · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 shares · 438 followersView post →
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村山茂樹
@Clunio · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 shares · 9,202 followersView post →
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Aut Sriwisan
@AutSriwisan · X
RT @Guanlong_wucaii: "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進…
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 shares · 111 followersView post →
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冠龍 諸々を執筆中
@Guanlong_wucaii · X
"Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
(Jonah N Choiniere, et al. 2021)
恐竜(うち獣脚類)の視覚と聴覚の進化
※:内耳と強膜輪から、一部は夜行性の可能性アリ
https://t.co/iKydvkFDz7 https://t.co/ICJNiHgiZw
Dec 23, 2025 · 41 likes · 11 shares · 2,292 followersView post →
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Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X
@Dave_Hone I find your suggestion very interesting, Dave. That reminds me of "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs" 2021 paper, which includes the Tyrannosaurus. Have you read it? If you did, what do you think?
@TylerGreenfieId I recently cleared "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs" off my list. It turned out to be a major disappointment, as neither it nor its supplementary material seem to mention anything about Tyrannosaurus rex itself.
Never meet your heroes...
Feb 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 7,670 followersView post →
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Adriano Cerqueira
@adrijobecq · X
#PaleoRewind
May 2021 (Pt. 1) @EDGEinthewild
https://t.co/Qgkj6SEy66
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 11, 2021 · 11 shares · 408 followersView post →
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Darío Estraviz López
@DarioEstraviz · X
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 10, 2021 · 11 shares · 2,951 followersView post →
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Prof Hannah O'Regan
@PalaeoHan · X
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 10, 2021 · 11 shares · 2,450 followersView post →
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WitmerLab
@WitmerLab · X
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 10, 2021 · 11 shares · 7,415 followersView post →
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David Evans
@DavidEvans_ROM · X
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 10, 2021 · 11 shares · 14,059 followersView post →
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Bobby (Just Being Me)
@Dilophosaur13 · X
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 10, 2021 · 11 shares · 1,224 followersView post →
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Mr_Spock
@Mr_Spock · X
RT @Kimi_Chap: Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the re…
May 10, 2021 · 11 shares · 3,637 followersView post →
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Kimi Chapelle
@Kimi_Chap · X
Here is a short video by @jonahchoiniere from the @ESI_FossilLab at @WitsUniversity explaining the main findings from the recent paper he led in @ScienceMagazine on the "Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs"
https://t.co/euHUSWSghq
May 10, 2021 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 2,466 followersView post →
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Pedro
@Hjorvik · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 10, 2021 · 10 shares · 16,300 followersView post →
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DarkSlaayz
@DarkSlaayz · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 10, 2021 · 10 shares · 483 followersView post →
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Noratidus (Vacunado 2/2)
@Noratidus · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 8, 2021 · 10 shares · 556 followersView post →
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Andras Toth
@tothur · X
Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs | Science - https://t.co/r1QKjnYL9X
RT @kohtapalaeo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/k8wVVpXI7C
May 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,154 followersView post →
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Sombradoble
@sombradoble · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 7, 2021 · 10 shares · 11,980 followersView post →
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Mario
@L_ssar · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 7, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,849 followersView post →
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Memnoch
@MemnochAngel · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 7, 2021 · 10 shares · 680 followersView post →
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Lluis Montoliu
@LluisMontoliu · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
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Rosa Uribe, PhD
@uribelabrice · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 2,188 followersView post →
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Kuzco
@Kuzco297 · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 283 followersView post →
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Juan Yu See #FreePalestine
@Juanyudocus · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 1,710 followersView post →
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Roibéard Mac Gabhann
@paleorob · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 952 followersView post →
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PaleoGalli
@TwitiGalli · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 1,746 followersView post →
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T. rex Paddock
@RexPaddock · X
Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs.
https://t.co/1INu9RrMYF https://t.co/Gk560CAClU
May 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,553 followersView post →
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Richard_Carr
@EmuLarge · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 1,846 followersView post →
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らえらぷす@HJ連載中
@GET_AWAY_TRIKE · X
RT @kohtapalaeo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/k8wVVpXI7C
May 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 5,880 followersView post →
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SJW Godzilla Punishes Hubris
@majingojira1 · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
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Dr. Oliver Demuth
@OliverDemuth · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 2,078 followersView post →
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@mmorenortwit · X
RT @emulenews: #Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a bird…
May 6, 2021 · 10 shares · 103 followersView post →
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Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X
#Science Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/zpxy7DCob1 The early origin of a birdlike inner ear and the evolution of dinosaurian movement and vocalization https://t.co/1LSkVniIiV Making sense of dinosaurs & birds https://t.co/rbTiLNSfmW https://t.co/nCfwcWdTEe
May 6, 2021 · 35 likes · 10 shares · 45,044 followersView post →
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K.Kubo
@kohtapalaeo · X
Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/k8wVVpXI7C
May 6, 2021 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 1,315 followersView post →
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Andrzej Wolniewicz
@ASWolniewicz · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO
May 6, 2021 · 16 shares · 1,819 followersView post →
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@Triceratops001 · X
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Evolution of vision and hearing modalities in theropod dinosaurs https://t.co/kisSvl39PO