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Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role.
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The consensus demonstrates strong interest through posts mentioning documented behaviors, like basking sharks and bluefin, and references to related ecological research, using enthusiastic language like 'fascinating' and citing upcoming publications and media coverage, which highlights both curiosity and acknowledgment of the study's significance.
Most discussions acknowledge the novel ecological role of sharks as exfoliators, showing general support for the study's findings.
Posts are highly engaged with the subject, with many expressing fascination and curiosity about shark behavior and ecological implications.
Users actively discuss examples, such as documenting behaviors with basking sharks or referencing related research, indicating moderate but meaningful engagement.
The discussions suggest recognition of the study's potential influence on understanding marine ecosystems and shark functions, even if not universally transformative.
Abstract in brief
- Sharks, often known for their role as predators, are also used as natural exfoliators in some cultures, where parts of them are used in skincare.
- The text suggests that sharks may play a broader ecological role because of their interactions with other marine organisms, which can cause chafing or wear among them.
- This widespread chafing indicates there may be an undiscovered function of sharks in the marine ecosystem beyond their known predator-prey relationships.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRISCHIAR LA PELLE PER SALVAR LA PELLE La pelle degli squali è rivestita da dentelli che la rendono ruvida e abrasiva. Si è scoperto che certi pesci rischiano la vita, pur di approfittarne e strusciarsi contro gli squali, per levarsi parassiti e pelli morte https://t.co/RE1tmDw6ZJ https://t.co/PYmmZchSQa
@BaskingSharkSco We’ve documented this behavior with basking sharks & bluefin off New England. You can read about it in ‘Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role’ https://t.co/uTMPmR2Fuz https://t.co/XG7VQwmlwb
Una recopilación de casi 50 eventos anecdóticos y visuales sugiere un potencial nuevo rol ecológico de los tiburones: servir de sustrato para que los peces puedan exfoliarse de parásitos o aliviar picores. https://t.co/dP5kl5lvcd https://t.co/PUHYtIKQD1
@ESAEcology's #TheScientificNaturalist finds that despite the obvious risks, fish all over the world will rub themselves on the rough skin of #sharks - presumably to rid themselves of pesky ectoparasites https://t.co/PhvVqkdDC7 #AnimalBehavior #CleaningStations #PredationRisk https://t.co/wwpLHzd5sC
In plain language: Lil' fishes use big danger sandpaper fishes for scritches https://t.co/BSeDHDAIdY
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Courtship Behavior of Basking Sharks in the North Atlantic
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RT @MA_Sharks: @BaskingSharkSco We’ve documented this behavior with basking sharks & bluefin off New England. You can read about it in ‘Sha…
@BaskingSharkSco We’ve documented this behavior with basking sharks & bluefin off New England. You can read about it in ‘Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role’ https://t.co/uTMPmR2Fuz https://t.co/XG7VQwmlwb
Humans really need to work on recycling and proper management of our waste and stop with all these irresponsible balloon releases They don’t just affect sealift, cattle, horses and other livestock eat them as well #Nature #Oceans #Wildlife #AGTwitter https://t.co/cJcHGmkWJ5
Sharks are serenity!
Rare Footage: A Great White Shark & Monarch Butterfly! Plus Yellowtail P... https://t.co/uBQ7dZr00I vía @YouTube
Rare Footage: A Great White Shark & Monarch Butterfly! Plus Yellowtail P... https://t.co/GPRqGGWICW via @YouTube
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RT @MasakiHoso: ホオジロザメ、ジンベイザメなどのサメ類に体を擦り付ける魚はけっこう多い、という報告。鮫肌で体表の寄生虫を落としている可能性が指摘されている。むしろ、寄生虫に操作されているのでは… Williams et al. 2021 Ecology http…
RT @MasakiHoso: ホオジロザメ、ジンベイザメなどのサメ類に体を擦り付ける魚はけっこう多い、という報告。鮫肌で体表の寄生虫を落としている可能性が指摘されている。むしろ、寄生虫に操作されているのでは… Williams et al. 2021 Ecology http…
RT @MasakiHoso: ホオジロザメ、ジンベイザメなどのサメ類に体を擦り付ける魚はけっこう多い、という報告。鮫肌で体表の寄生虫を落としている可能性が指摘されている。むしろ、寄生虫に操作されているのでは… Williams et al. 2021 Ecology http…
この研究の原論文、メインのタイトルが"Sharks as exfoliators"(「角質取りとしてのサメ」)。 サメは軽石か孫の手みたいにされてどう思ってるんだろう☺️ https://t.co/E507IMJED6
In plain language: Lil' fishes use big danger sandpaper fishes for scritches https://t.co/BSeDHDAIdY
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article…
#SciComm life goal achieved. A news outlet made a comic based on one of our research publications. Link to News article: https://t.co/0Xpi7zN4wa Link to Research paper: https://t.co/ed1dRsvtPC https://t.co/0s4x05O5hl
RT @ESAEcology: Read the #FullAccess study here, in @ESAEcology: https://t.co/PhvVqkvf0H https://t.co/Di4NbDpv1H
Read the #FullAccess study here, in @ESAEcology: https://t.co/PhvVqkvf0H https://t.co/Di4NbDpv1H
RT @ESAEcology: @ESAEcology's #TheScientificNaturalist finds that despite the obvious risks, fish all over the world will rub themselves on…
RT @ESAEcology: @ESAEcology's #TheScientificNaturalist finds that despite the obvious risks, fish all over the world will rub themselves on…
RT @ESAEcology: @ESAEcology's #TheScientificNaturalist finds that despite the obvious risks, fish all over the world will rub themselves on…
RT @ESAEcology: @ESAEcology's #TheScientificNaturalist finds that despite the obvious risks, fish all over the world will rub themselves on…
@ESAEcology's #TheScientificNaturalist finds that despite the obvious risks, fish all over the world will rub themselves on the rough skin of #sharks - presumably to rid themselves of pesky ectoparasites https://t.co/PhvVqkdDC7 #AnimalBehavior #CleaningStations #PredationRisk https://t.co/wwpLHzd5sC
Find the #FullAccess research paper here, in @ESAEcology! https://t.co/PhvVqkdDC7 https://t.co/XLMp1TkNGt
Tiburones como exfoliantes: el roce generalizado entre organismos marinos sugiere un papel ecológico inexplorado. https://t.co/zkoocjbQOo
RISCHIAR LA PELLE PER SALVAR LA PELLE La pelle degli squali è rivestita da dentelli che la rendono ruvida e abrasiva. Si è scoperto che certi pesci rischiano la vita, pur di approfittarne e strusciarsi contro gli squali, per levarsi parassiti e pelli morte https://t.co/RE1tmDw6ZJ https://t.co/PYmmZchSQa
"Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role" https://t.co/NbXaZbh6QM
Paper: Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role https://t.co/EDaSFp53Er
Congratulations to our members Lacey and Alex for getting published! “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role” Check out this video for a quick summary of the study. Link to study: https://t.co/vjFw6tEmfa https://t.co/9cKRU481mD
RT @DrNeilHammer: New collaborative paper alert: “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored…
RT @DrNeilHammer: New collaborative paper alert: “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored…
RT @DrNeilHammer: New collaborative paper alert: “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored…
RT @DrNeilHammer: New collaborative paper alert: “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored…
RT @DrNeilHammer: New collaborative paper alert: “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored…
RT @DrNeilHammer: New collaborative paper alert: “Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored…
Una recopilación de casi 50 eventos anecdóticos y visuales sugiere un potencial nuevo rol ecológico de los tiburones: servir de sustrato para que los peces puedan exfoliarse de parásitos o aliviar picores. https://t.co/dP5kl5lvcd https://t.co/PUHYtIKQD1
Want softer skin? Ready to rid yourself of those pesky ectoparasites? Cuddle a white shark! Fascinating read on fish chafing behavior... https://t.co/DARf91AiiB
Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role. - Williams LH et al. - https://t.co/UKdNnKj1UP #microbiome
Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role https://t.co/3iyfpkNyyv