New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co/Ipf8Lab9lV
New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae.
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This collection of discussions reflects a strong consensus that the discovery of new spinosaurids from the UK is both scientifically important and exciting, with users emphasizing the European origins and the potential for understanding dinosaur migration and coexistence. Words like 'game-changing' and mentions of high download counts underscore the enthusiasm and perceived importance of the publication.
Most discussions praise the significance of the discovery, highlighting agreement with the idea that these findings fill gaps in our understanding of spinosaurid evolution.
Posts show high enthusiasm and curiosity about the new species and their evolutionary implications, indicating strong interest.
Several discussions reference specific research details, such as migration events and regional origins, demonstrating deep engagement.
The high download numbers and citations, along with terms like 'top rated' and references to the importance of the findings, suggest significant impact on the field.
Abstract in brief
- The text describes the discovery of two new spinosaurid dinosaur species from the Early Cretaceous period in the UK, which helps fill gaps in our understanding of these creatures and their evolutionary history.
- These new species, Ceratosuchops inferodios and Riparovenator milnerae, belong to a group called Baryonychinae, and their analysis suggests that spinosaurids likely originated in Europe before spreading to Africa through at least two migration events.
- The findings also imply that different spinosaurid species may have lived in the same areas (sympatry), providing new insights into their anatomy, distribution, and how they might have interacted with each other.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyMy paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae - had 22,178 downloads in 2021, making it one of the top 100 downloaded papers for Scientific Reports in 2021 https://t.co/D2MX2fdigz
Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae by Barker et al https://t.co/Okg0oiThmI... la cosa se complica y al fondo hay sitio (ver #Camarillasaurus y #Vallibonavenatrix) https://t.co/RenDXkTV7J
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One of our top rated articles of this past week was 'New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae', which was published in @SciReports. You can read the article #OA here: https://t.co/ALlpOMomVW https://t.co/SBRDydOYr8
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New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae | Scientific Reports www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae | Scientific Reports https://t.co/rTgBqY23rw
Barker, C.T., Hone, D.W.E., Naish, D. et al. New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae. Sci Rep 11, 19340 (2021). https://t.co/6Il20ACbLT
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RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
RT @TetZoo: My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
My paper with @Vectivenator @Dave_Hone @EvoPalaeoLab et al. - New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae - had 22,178 downloads in 2021, making it one of the top 100 downloaded papers for Scientific Reports in 2021 https://t.co/D2MX2fdigz
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New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae. #Dinosaurs https://t.co/CJ5Dc9jI5f
New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae #Dinosaurs https://t.co/CJ5Dc9jI5f
RT @SpringerNature: One of our top rated articles of this past week was 'New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK)…
One of our top rated articles of this past week was 'New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae', which was published in @SciReports. You can read the article #OA here: https://t.co/ALlpOMomVW https://t.co/SBRDydOYr8
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RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co…
New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co/Ipf8Lab9lV
New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae | Scientific Reports https://t.co/rTgBqY23rw
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
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RT @frco_ortega: Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the Eur…
Bienvenidos #Ceratosuchops & #Riparovenator: New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae by Barker et al https://t.co/Okg0oiThmI... la cosa se complica y al fondo hay sitio (ver #Camarillasaurus y #Vallibonavenatrix) https://t.co/RenDXkTV7J