July 2021 PMID 34301594

The developmental biology of and the eumetazoan affinity of the Ediacaran rangeomorphs.

Frances S Dunn, Alexander G Liu, Dmitriy V Grazhdankin, Philip Vixseboxse, Joseph Flannery-Sutherland, Emily Green, Simon Harris, Philip R Wilby, Philip C J Donoghue

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Discussions demonstrate interest through comments like recognizing the shapes as 'really intriguing' and potential broad animal connections, with some references to work on similar structures indicating moderate engagement. Words like 'support,' 'incredible,' and questions about their nature reveal positive and engaged reactions to the article's implications.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the developmental biology and evolutionary classification of Ediacaran rangeomorphs, a mysterious group of early multicellular organisms from about 574 to 538 million years ago, aiming to clarify their place in animal evolution despite current uncertainties.
  • Researchers provide evidence that rangeomorphs had interconnected internal structures and were composed of branching parts derived from earlier branches, supporting their complexity and potential ties to early animals.
  • The findings suggest that rangeomorphs are related to stem eumetazoans (early animal ancestors), which helps reconcile different fossil records of early animal evolution and broadens the understanding of the diversity in early animal bodyplans.]

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Lincoln School of Natural Sciences
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Congratulations to @EmilyG155 and supervisor Dr Marcello Ruta on publication of their manuscript in @ScienceAdvances 'The developmental biology of Charnia and the eumetazoan affinity of the Ediacaran rangeomorphs'. Full details

Sep 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,751 followers View post →
Emily G Mitchell
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@JulietCCoates Their shapes are indeed really intriguing :) We dont know exactly what they were, but they are likely to be broadly animals - see work done on similar fronds by @Frankie_Dunn_ https://t.co/dqVz9oMA4G

Sep 10, 2021 · 1 like · 2,632 followers View post →
ScienceStop
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RT @UoLLifeSciences: Congratulations to @EmilyG155 and supervisor Dr Marcello Ruta on publication of their manuscript in @ScienceAdvances…

Sep 21, 2021 · 1 share · 4,074 followers View post →
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RT @Hoyaboya11: Dunn et al. (2021) 「Charniaの発生生物学とエディアカラン紀のランゲオモルフ類の真正後生動物との類縁性」(オープンアクセス) The developmental biology of Charnia and the eum…

May 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 3,462 followers View post →
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RT @Hoyaboya11: Dunn et al. (2021) 「Charniaの発生生物学とエディアカラン紀のランゲオモルフ類の真正後生動物との類縁性」(オープンアクセス) The developmental biology of Charnia and the eum…

May 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 383 followers View post →
Hoyaboya
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Dunn et al. (2021) 「Charniaの発生生物学とエディアカラン紀のランゲオモルフ類の真正後生動物との類縁性」(オープンアクセス) The developmental biology of Charnia and the eumetazoan affinity of the Ediacaran rangeomorphs https://t.co/Pad01hVo90

May 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 363 followers View post →

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RT @Hoyaboya11: Dunn et al. (2021) 「Charniaの発生生物学とエディアカラン紀のランゲオモルフ類の真正後生動物との類縁性」(オープンアクセス) The developmental biology of Charnia and the eum…

May 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 3,462 followers View post →
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RT @Hoyaboya11: Dunn et al. (2021) 「Charniaの発生生物学とエディアカラン紀のランゲオモルフ類の真正後生動物との類縁性」(オープンアクセス) The developmental biology of Charnia and the eum…

May 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 383 followers View post →
Hoyaboya
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Dunn et al. (2021) 「Charniaの発生生物学とエディアカラン紀のランゲオモルフ類の真正後生動物との類縁性」(オープンアクセス) The developmental biology of Charnia and the eumetazoan affinity of the Ediacaran rangeomorphs https://t.co/Pad01hVo90

May 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 363 followers View post →
Hoyaboya
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エディアカラ紀のランゲオモルフ、チャルニア(Charnia)がステム真正後生動物として支持されている系統解析を発見 Dunn et al. (2021) https://t.co/Pad01hVVYy https://t.co/K7bKq1I4NJ

Nov 14, 2022 · 363 followers View post →
ScienceStop
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RT @UoLLifeSciences: Congratulations to @EmilyG155 and supervisor Dr Marcello Ruta on publication of their manuscript in @ScienceAdvances…

Sep 21, 2021 · 1 share · 4,074 followers View post →
Lincoln School of Natural Sciences
@UoLLifeSciences · X

Congratulations to @EmilyG155 and supervisor Dr Marcello Ruta on publication of their manuscript in @ScienceAdvances 'The developmental biology of Charnia and the eumetazoan affinity of the Ediacaran rangeomorphs'. Full details

Sep 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,751 followers View post →
Emily G Mitchell
@EGMitchell · X

@JulietCCoates Their shapes are indeed really intriguing :) We dont know exactly what they were, but they are likely to be broadly animals - see work done on similar fronds by @Frankie_Dunn_ https://t.co/dqVz9oMA4G

Sep 10, 2021 · 1 like · 2,632 followers View post →