Sci Adv February 2022 PMID 35138898

Gigantic floating leaves occupy a large surface area at an economical material cost.

Finn Box, Alexander Erlich, Jian H Guan, Chris Thorogood

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This collection of social discussions primarily shows enthusiasm for the scientific insights gained from studying the Amazonian waterlilies, with many examples highlighting the leaves' structural efficiency and evolutionary advantages. The tone is curious and appreciative, emphasizing the leaves' impressive biomechanics and potential inspiration for engineering design.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific significance and agree with the importance of the research on gigantic floating leaves.

InterestHigh interest

Posts are highly intrigued, with many expressing curiosity or excitement about the findings, especially regarding the leaves' strength and evolution.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like the leaves' mechanics, their surface area, and how they support weight, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence fields like engineering, biology, and environmental studies, but concrete applications aren't deeply explored.

Abstract in brief

  • The Amazonian waterlily produces the largest floating leaves in the plant kingdom, with their unique vasculature inspiring artists, engineers, and architects, although the mechanics behind their enormous size are not well understood.
  • The study suggests that the leaf's geometric form is more structurally efficient than smaller waterlily species, with variations in thickness and branching of veins helping to maintain strength and maximize light capture with minimal biomass.
  • The large size of these leaves likely evolved because it offers an advantage by covering more surface area economically, helping the plants compete in rapidly drying pools where maximizing light intake is crucial.

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@Kyukimasa · X

少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

Feb 10, 2022 · 51 likes · 24 shares · 20,620 followers View post →
(((Dan Graur))) ダン דן גראור
@DanGraur · X

Giant leaves capable of supporting the weight of a child may have evolved by selection pressures for large surface areas enabling optimal light capture despite a relatively low leaf biomass, thus outcompeting other plants in fast-drying ephemeral pools. https://t.co/Ylp8BDsB4L https://t.co/VNcoQiGmu5

Jul 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,351 followers View post →
James (jian hui) Guan
@Jamesguan1990 · X

Read more here https://t.co/7K5bf0PuT0! https://t.co/8VJ6jP9at5

Aug 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 265 followers View post →
James (jian hui) Guan
@Jamesguan1990 · X

Just found out that there is a Waterlily weight challenge going on in botanic gardens around the world. Check out our paper on the science behind their immense strength! https://t.co/3wqy1MCRpm https://t.co/Kuyf710Shl

Sep 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 265 followers View post →
James (jian hui) Guan
@Jamesguan1990 · X

@kewgardens We have a paper on this if anyone is interested. https://t.co/3wqy1MCRpm https://t.co/G1UWUMtYYr

Sep 23, 2023 · 1 like · 265 followers View post →
Nature Plants
@NaturePlants · X

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James (jian hui) Guan
@Jamesguan1990 · X

Just found out that there is a Waterlily weight challenge going on in botanic gardens around the world. Check out our paper on the science behind their immense strength! https://t.co/3wqy1MCRpm https://t.co/Kuyf710Shl

Sep 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 265 followers View post →
James (jian hui) Guan
@Jamesguan1990 · X

@kewgardens We have a paper on this if anyone is interested. https://t.co/3wqy1MCRpm https://t.co/G1UWUMtYYr

Sep 23, 2023 · 1 like · 265 followers View post →
James (jian hui) Guan
@Jamesguan1990 · X

Read more here https://t.co/7K5bf0PuT0! https://t.co/8VJ6jP9at5

Aug 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 265 followers View post →
(((Dan Graur))) ダン דן גראור
@DanGraur · X

Giant leaves capable of supporting the weight of a child may have evolved by selection pressures for large surface areas enabling optimal light capture despite a relatively low leaf biomass, thus outcompeting other plants in fast-drying ephemeral pools. https://t.co/Ylp8BDsB4L https://t.co/VNcoQiGmu5

Jul 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,351 followers View post →
Naukowo
@PodkastNaukowo · X

Dziś w @PodkastNaukowo opowiadam o pamiętaniu snów, energetyzującej kofeinie, oceanicznych wędrówkach żółwi i gigantycznych liściach. #naukowo #nauka #podkast #ciekawostki #informacje https://t.co/kVmJ1cLaQb

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化学の猫, 略して化猫
@Camist_Master · X

平面性の高いデンドリマーは強いのかもしれない… Gigantic floating leaves occupy a large surface area at an economical material cost https://t.co/ufmoFscvS9

Apr 7, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
Olcay Şekerci
@osekerci2013 · X

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@pekewan · X

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@inokumatorazou · X

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@BiotopeGarden · X

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@rsciencejournal · X

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Feb 11, 2022 · 334 followers View post →
Demetrio Mora
@Demetrio__Mora · X

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@roy_biswajit · X

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Tomasz
@perlyswietlne · X

Inżynieria ogromnych, pływających liści. lilii wodnej (rodzaj Victoria). Dorastają do 3 m średnicy i tworzą rozległe sieci na powierzchni ich rodzimego dorzecza Amazonki.

Feb 11, 2022 · 1,921 followers View post →
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@FFD2WOWRDRKSPOW · X

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@FredAsiegbu · X

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@yakuza7_YU · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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@HdeMaleprade · X

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@Kon_tessa · X

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@HaoYin20 · X

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RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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@hamaguri_s · X

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@wild_animal_tnk · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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@Me_Ka_Ni_Ka · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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小林伸光
@nobkoba · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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Katura Reynolds (she/her) needs less screentime
@katura_art · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

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秋扇堂井蛙
@seia21390430 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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綾川小夜
@ayakawasaya · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

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@ironikana · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

Feb 10, 2022 · 24 shares · 477 followers View post →
Adam P. Summers
@Fishguy_FHL · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 8,035 followers View post →
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@Kyukimasa · X

少ない材料費で巨大な葉を維持するオオオニバス https://t.co/3EaCFfnFz4 子供が乗っても浮いていられる強度を持つ大型スイレン(ビクトリア属)。構造材を最小限にしつつ光合成のために面積を最大化している構造力学分析

Feb 10, 2022 · 51 likes · 24 shares · 20,620 followers View post →
KaiTheFishGuy
@FishGuyKai · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 24,553 followers View post →
Tokuyama Yoshiki
@tok_plant · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 157 followers View post →
Zoë Migicovsky
@zoemig · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,854 followers View post →
19Dolphin39
@19Dolphin39 · X

RT @manuelacasasoli: Mechanics of giant leaves. "The leaves of giant Amazonian waterlilies [...] are among the most astounding feats of na…

Feb 10, 2022 · 12 shares · 3,377 followers View post →
Anjuschka Prenzel
@lakazel · X

RT @manuelacasasoli: Mechanics of giant leaves. "The leaves of giant Amazonian waterlilies [...] are among the most astounding feats of na…

Feb 10, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,325 followers View post →
Susan Gritton Medcalf
@pennymarshwort · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,894 followers View post →
Aaron B. Judah
@SeaPrinceAaron · X

RT @OBGHA: Scientists break the code of the world’s largest floating botanical enigma using plants grown at Oxford Botanic Garden. Find out…

Feb 10, 2022 · 44 shares · 553 followers View post →
Carmen Acedo
@CarmenAcedo · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 943 followers View post →
jo turner
@amongstwits · X

RT @OBGHA: Scientists break the code of the world’s largest floating botanical enigma using plants grown at Oxford Botanic Garden. Find out…

Feb 10, 2022 · 44 shares · 5,755 followers View post →
Pei Qin Sabrina
@PNgsabrina · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,597 followers View post →
Ooi-kock Teh
@KockTeh · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 318 followers View post →
mary williams
@PlantTeaching · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 23,880 followers View post →
Jonathan Ferreira
@Jonathan_fdss · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 199 followers View post →
Ninad Mungi
@ninad_mungi · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,156 followers View post →
Heisler Lab
@heisler_lab · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,518 followers View post →
Alex Bowles
@_AlexBowles · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,243 followers View post →
Nature Plants
@NaturePlants · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 38,934 followers View post →
Ian McFadden
@ian_mcfadden_ · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 1,445 followers View post →
Nathaly Guerrero Ramírez
@NathalyR_GR · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

Feb 10, 2022 · 87 shares · 617 followers View post →
RheeLab
@SueRhee2 · X

RT @thorogoodchris1: I'm proud to announce that our work on the world's largest floating botanical enigma made it onto the cover of @Scienc…

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