June 2021 PMID 34188028

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures.

Fabien L Condamine, Guillaume Guinot, Michael J Benton, Philip J Currie

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The group largely agrees with the article's assertion that ecological pressures contributed to dinosaur decline before the asteroid, with comments emphasizing the study's data and implications. Some posts add humor or skepticism, while others reference related critiques, reflecting active and deep engagement in scientific discussions about extinction causes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the main conclusion that dinosaur biodiversity was declining prior to the impact, with some expressing skepticism or humor, indicating general support.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many referencing the study, sharing critiques, and discussing implications, which suggests curiosity and engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

There are several detailed comments, including references to peer reviews, methodological aspects, and illustrations, showing thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of the findings for understanding dinosaur extinction timelines, indicating a moderate to high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The decline of nonavian dinosaurs began around 76 million years ago, likely driven by climate cooling and a decrease in herbivorous diversity, rather than a sudden asteroid impact.
  • Analysis of dinosaur family dynamics shows a shift from diversification to decline before the mass extinction event, indicating a gradual decline rather than an abrupt end.
  • Extinction risk was higher for older species, suggesting they lacked the ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, supporting the idea that environmental factors played a significant role in their decline.]

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co/5suXuW2iuk

Jun 29, 2021 · 27 likes · 13 shares · 31,838 followers View post →
TeraKen
@TeraKen0510 · X

備忘録:

Jul 1, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,131 followers View post →
Andrzej Wolniewicz
@ASWolniewicz · X

If anyone's interested in reading a critique of the new Cretaceous dinosaur diversity decline paper published in NatComms, check out the public peer review history of that article available here ➡️ https://t.co/nNvdLvrkEh. Thanks @DavidEvans_ROM for bringing this to my attention! https://t.co/8zLbToGKDh

Jun 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,823 followers View post →
B i y o t e k n o l o j i
@Biyoteknolojitr · X

Bilim insanları, 66 milyon yıl önce dinozorların sonunu getiren göktaşının öncesinde dinozorların sayısının zaten düşmekte olduğunu ortaya koydu.

Jul 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,833 followers View post →
fernanda castano
@ferwen · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures | Nature Communications https://t.co/vvQJCfFbI3

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 like · 2,682 followers View post →
PaleoGalli
@TwitiGalli · X

A biodiversidade de dinossauros diminuiu muito antes do impacto do asteróide, influenciada por pressões ecológicas e ambientais https://t.co/SDx54P2uqY #Paleontologypaper #Paleoecoloy #Macroecology #Biodiversity #Dinosaurs

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 like · 1,698 followers View post →

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@Guanlong_wucaii · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures https://t.co/tzFyUiLSj8

Mar 27, 2023 · 2,149 followers View post →
Kawai_Yusuke
@fiddler_K · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures https://t.co/ZajeuWYbyx

Aug 21, 2021 · 350 followers View post →
Diana Hristova
@DianaHristova11 · X

RT @BioInterativa: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures | N…

Aug 13, 2021 · 2 shares · 14 followers View post →
EGLlilly
@EGL_Lilly · X

RT @BioInterativa: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures | N…

Aug 11, 2021 · 2 shares · 24 followers View post →
Figshare
@figshare · X

Great Paper, Great Data & Code Availability Statements! #Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures: https://t.co/EXzNIS0YYG #Data & #Code: https://t.co/P3VZs5cy3Z https://t.co/svj97J5YO4

Jul 7, 2021 · 36,652 followers View post →
Dr Anthony Martin
@AMAinsight · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures | Nature Communications https://t.co/5AfwDI8e6j

Jul 4, 2021 · 915 followers View post →
Waldemar Puszkarz
@psi_bar · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures https://t.co/VQAyijwtXH Perhaps, but ask any dinosaur and he will tell you that the asteroid did not help. #dinosaurs #asteroids #science

Jul 4, 2021 · 1,967 followers View post →
Pon|食と健康
@PonNutr · X

#論文紹介 恐竜絶滅の原因は? 恐竜の絶滅が隕石の衝突によってというのは良く知られていますが、実は隕石の衝突があった前から種が減少していたという研究です。 ロマンを感じます https://t.co/druCmh9cAg

Jul 4, 2021 · 2,697 followers View post →
JF Deleuze
@JF2leuze · X

Bis repetita! Condamine et al. Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures. Nat Com 2021. Les conditions extérieures changent, les bons « variants » ne sont pas au rendez vous, l’astéroïde tombe, the end! https://t.co/60qfOjkJ77

Jul 4, 2021 · 1 like · 159 followers View post →
B i y o t e k n o l o j i
@Biyoteknolojitr · X

Bilim insanları, 66 milyon yıl önce dinozorların sonunu getiren göktaşının öncesinde dinozorların sayısının zaten düşmekte olduğunu ortaya koydu.

Jul 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,833 followers View post →
steinberg@wolfsforst
@rackowsteinberg · X

RT @TeraKen0510: 備忘録:

Jul 2, 2021 · 1 share · 397 followers View post →
TeraKen
@TeraKen0510 · X

備忘録:

Jul 1, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,131 followers View post →
PaleoGalli
@TwitiGalli · X

A biodiversidade de dinossauros diminuiu muito antes do impacto do asteróide, influenciada por pressões ecológicas e ambientais https://t.co/SDx54P2uqY #Paleontologypaper #Paleoecoloy #Macroecology #Biodiversity #Dinosaurs

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 like · 1,698 followers View post →
fernanda castano
@ferwen · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures | Nature Communications https://t.co/vvQJCfFbI3

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 like · 2,682 followers View post →
Grimlock108
@Archosaur2000 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 30, 2021 · 13 shares · 182 followers View post →
Andrzej Wolniewicz
@ASWolniewicz · X

If anyone's interested in reading a critique of the new Cretaceous dinosaur diversity decline paper published in NatComms, check out the public peer review history of that article available here ➡️ https://t.co/nNvdLvrkEh. Thanks @DavidEvans_ROM for bringing this to my attention! https://t.co/8zLbToGKDh

Jun 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,823 followers View post →
Katsumi Ushiyama
@daddygoose · X

恐竜の多様性は隕石の衝突前から減少したいた.→Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures https://t.co/19bLj6YIFZ

Jun 30, 2021 · 1,913 followers View post →
Kevin McAndrews
@kevincobarno · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2021 · 13 shares · 441 followers View post →
SorrowPod
@TheFightMilk · X

@sethfinnegan1 @PeterJWagner6 @AlexDunhill @GraemeTLloyd @SteveBrusatte @JGarciaGiron @AAlechiarenza @ErinSaupe Thank you, I am trying to keep up with all the new things I am learning from this conversation. Also found this article (especially fig 5) that might be applicable to method I was alluding to above https://t.co/lAzeGf86aX

Jun 29, 2021 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
geographile
@geographile · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2021 · 13 shares · 4,552 followers View post →
Angel Giovanni Becerra Rodríguez
@GiovanniBece · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2021 · 13 shares · 1,628 followers View post →
Kuzco
@Kuzco297 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2021 · 13 shares · 287 followers View post →
quetzalcoatplus
@quetzalcoatplus · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2021 · 13 shares · 824 followers View post →
Ian
@word_soup · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2021 · 13 shares · 318 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental… https://t.co/5suXuW2iuk

Jun 29, 2021 · 27 likes · 13 shares · 31,838 followers View post →