September 2021 PMID 34588472

New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae.

Chris T Barker, David W E Hone, Darren Naish, Andrea Cau, Jeremy A F Lockwood, Brian Foster, Claire E Clarkin, Philipp Schneider, Neil J Gostling

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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.

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Most discussions praise the significance of the discovery, highlighting agreement with the idea that these findings fill gaps in our understanding of spinosaurid evolution.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high enthusiasm and curiosity about the new species and their evolutionary implications, indicating strong interest.

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Several discussions reference specific research details, such as migration events and regional origins, demonstrating deep engagement.

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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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New spinosaurids from the Wessex Formation (Early Cretaceous, UK) and the European origins of Spinosauridae https://t.co/Ipf8Lab9lV

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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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Francisco Ortega
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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

Sep 29, 2021 · 28 likes · 10 shares · 2,878 followers View post →
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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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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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Darren Naish
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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

Nov 6, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 124,558 followers View post →
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Springer Nature
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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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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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