The discussions reflect a balanced interest and support for the research, with users highlighting new anatomical details and the significance of modern tools like laser fluorescence. The tone is mostly academic and factual, with examples such as references to innovative wing control mechanisms and recent fossil studies, which suggest a recognition of the research’s contribution without overly emotional or transformative language.
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Most discussions support the significance of the muscular wing-body junction in improving flight performance, indicating general agreement with the publication's findings.
InterestModerate interest
The posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, referencing technical aspects and recent discoveries but not delving deeply into implications or broader debates.
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While some users mention specific anatomical features and recent well-preserved fossils, many posts primarily acknowledge the article without profound analysis.
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The emphasis on advanced techniques and the evolutionary importance suggests that the research could influence future studies, but the overall tone remains informational rather than revolutionary.
Abstract in brief
Pterosaurs developed a muscular wingbody junction called a wing root fairing that improved flight by reducing drag and enhancing wing control, which was unique among flying vertebrates because it was mainly made of muscle rather than feathers or fur.
The presence of this flexible, muscular structure allowed pterosaurs to better manipulate their wings during flight, providing benefits like improved wing elevation and movement control, contributing to their long-lasting dominance as the first vertebrate flyers.
Using advanced techniques like laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers uncovered new details about pterosaur flight anatomy, highlighting the importance of modern tools in studying extinct animals and deepening understanding of their flight capabilities and evolution.]
Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation https://t.co/FmlAX9faMy
Oct 18, 2021 · 121 likes · 45 shares · 32,115 followersView post →
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@Kyukimasa · X
Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation
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いわゆるブレンデッドウィングボディ https://t.co/Na4uUHQqli
Oct 19, 2021 · 20 likes · 5 shares · 20,638 followersView post →
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@LikesPterosaurs · X
@jackthevulture @DarioEstraviz One criticism I can give is that Pterosaurs have a fairing of membrane that connects from the humerus to the the neck which was recemtly described from a well preserved pterodactylus
https://t.co/LcK0y7wWrG
Jun 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,997 followersView post →
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@LikesPterosaurs · X
@SkyeMcDavid I try to depict the full extent of the patagium, especially the area where the propatagium attaches to the neck (https://t.co/LcK0y7wWrG)
but yeah im unsure about how it looks aswell, might change it in future skels
Oct 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,997 followersView post →
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Prof. Abel Méndez
@ProfAbelMendez · X
Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation https://t.co/DSil0TOowS https://t.co/8hNnv4IGvs
Nov 8, 2021 · 1 like · 20,660 followersView post →
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CRCpaleos
@CRCpaleos · X
ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL (acceso abierto)
Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation
https://t.co/D11lUoZOx6
via @PNASNews
Nov 20, 2021 · 1 like · 3,182 followersView post →
Humans have been obsessed with wings because it enables flight one of many things that we couldnt do as a species While all wings basically have the same core function the way they works are different Each winged…
Pterosaurs developed a muscular wing-body junction called a wing root fairing that improved flight by reducing drag and enhancing wing control, which was unique among flying vertebrates because it was mainly made of…
@SkyeMcDavid I try to depict the full extent of the patagium, especially the area where the propatagium attaches to the neck (https://t.co/LcK0y7wWrG)
but yeah im unsure about how it looks aswell, might change it in future skels
Oct 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,997 followersView post →
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Sassy
@LikesPterosaurs · X
@jackthevulture @DarioEstraviz One criticism I can give is that Pterosaurs have a fairing of membrane that connects from the humerus to the the neck which was recemtly described from a well preserved pterodactylus
https://t.co/LcK0y7wWrG
Jun 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,997 followersView post →
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CRCpaleos
@CRCpaleos · X
ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL (acceso abierto)
Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation
https://t.co/D11lUoZOx6
via @PNASNews
Nov 20, 2021 · 1 like · 3,182 followersView post →
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Prof. Abel Méndez
@ProfAbelMendez · X
Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation https://t.co/DSil0TOowS https://t.co/8hNnv4IGvs
Nov 8, 2021 · 1 like · 20,660 followersView post →
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Science Furs
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Pterosaurs evolved a muscular wing–body junction providing multifaceted flight performance benefits: Advanced aerodynamic smoothing, sophisticated wing root control, and wing force generation https://t.co/lgoWfEYghC
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