Front Zool March 2022 PMID 35361245

A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on evolutionary trends at the family level.

Karina Frankowski, Katsumi Miyazaki, Georg Brenneis

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Peak: 7 in Apr 2022
across 3 sources since Apr 2022

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Apr 2022 – Oct 2025

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What people are saying

The group's tone indicates a shared appreciation for the innovative use of microCT technology in revealing internal anatomical features, with comments referencing the detailed neuroanatomy and evolutionary insights, such as the discussion of nerve cord structures. Words like 'new light,' 'investigating,' and 'visualizing' demonstrate curiosity and recognition of the study’s significance, though the overall discussion remains at a moderate level of engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the significance of the research, with some specifically praising the use of microCT imaging to uncover new anatomical insights.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, as commenters highlight the novelty of internal anatomical studies and their importance for understanding evolution.

EngagementModerate engagement

Postings include mentions of specific researchers, methodologies, and implications, indicating some depth of discussion, yet they mostly remain informative rather than deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation reflects recognition of the research's importance for advancing knowledge in neuroanatomy and evolution in sea spiders, suggesting a positive view of its contribution.

Abstract in brief

  • This study uses microCT imaging to create a detailed 3D atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in all pycnogonid (sea spider) families, providing new insights into their internal anatomy and evolution.
  • The research highlights that traditional external features used for classification are often unreliable due to homoplasy, emphasizing the importance of internal anatomical data to understand phylogenetic relationships among pycnogonids.
  • Findings reveal consistent patterns in nerve cord structure, but variations like ganglia fusion and shifts in nerve positions vary among families; differences in midgut structure may also relate to other anatomical adaptations like heart reduction.]

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Maryna Lesoway
@Crepidulatrix · X

Georg Brenneis talking now on “no body” sea spiders, their external morphology, neuroanatomy, and evolution #icim5 Some recent uCT work here: https://t.co/kC1ZwKxlKv https://t.co/0CpUVFjYDy

Aug 11, 2022 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 850 followers View post →
Spider_papers
@spiderspapers · X

A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on evolutionary trends at the family level https://t.co/Hgsxt8XO15

Apr 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 254 followers View post →
DZG
@ZoolSocietyGer · X

Check out brand-new research by Karina Frankowski and Georg Brenneis from @uni_greifswald investigating and visualizing the #centralnervoussystem of #SeaSpiders and other #Pycnogonida in the latest article of #FrontiersInZoology https://t.co/M92pOxrsoO

Apr 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 565 followers View post →
Russell Hawkins
@RussellRHawkins · X

@WiringTheBrain I expect sea spiders are probably on the simple side of the spectrum: https://t.co/ZdQnmlEt6s

Aug 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 35 followers View post →
Peter Michalik
@pmichalik76 · X

RT @spiderspapers: A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on evoluti…

Apr 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 443 followers View post →
ICIM-5-Vienna-2022
@5Icim · X

RT @Crepidulatrix: Georg Brenneis talking now on “no body” sea spiders, their external morphology, neuroanatomy, and evolution #icim5 Some…

Aug 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 334 followers View post →

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Russell Hawkins
@RussellRHawkins · X

@WiringTheBrain I expect sea spiders are probably on the simple side of the spectrum: https://t.co/ZdQnmlEt6s

Aug 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 35 followers View post →
Felix Quade
@AtomAntWirr · X

RT @Crepidulatrix: Georg Brenneis talking now on “no body” sea spiders, their external morphology, neuroanatomy, and evolution #icim5 Some…

Aug 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 231 followers View post →
ICIM-5-Vienna-2022
@5Icim · X

RT @Crepidulatrix: Georg Brenneis talking now on “no body” sea spiders, their external morphology, neuroanatomy, and evolution #icim5 Some…

Aug 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 334 followers View post →
Maryna Lesoway
@Crepidulatrix · X

Georg Brenneis talking now on “no body” sea spiders, their external morphology, neuroanatomy, and evolution #icim5 Some recent uCT work here: https://t.co/kC1ZwKxlKv https://t.co/0CpUVFjYDy

Aug 11, 2022 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 850 followers View post →
RRID Robot
@RobotRrid · X

RRIDs were included in the Frontiers in Zoology paper "A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous syste…" (https://t.co/a83qMMAbks). Thank you for making your #methodsmatter. #accelerateopenscience

Apr 3, 2022 · 160 followers View post →
Felix Quade
@AtomAntWirr · X

RT @ZoolSocietyGer: Check out brand-new research by Karina Frankowski and Georg Brenneis from @uni_greifswald investigating and visualizing…

Apr 2, 2022 · 1 share · 231 followers View post →
DZG
@ZoolSocietyGer · X

Check out brand-new research by Karina Frankowski and Georg Brenneis from @uni_greifswald investigating and visualizing the #centralnervoussystem of #SeaSpiders and other #Pycnogonida in the latest article of #FrontiersInZoology https://t.co/M92pOxrsoO

Apr 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 565 followers View post →
Torben Stemme
@TorbenStemme · X

A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on ev… https://t.co/tzgVQxQkSi

Apr 2, 2022 · 82 followers View post →
Peter Michalik
@pmichalik76 · X

RT @spiderspapers: A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on evoluti…

Apr 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 443 followers View post →
Felix Quade
@AtomAntWirr · X

RT @spiderspapers: A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on evoluti…

Apr 1, 2022 · 3 shares · 231 followers View post →
Spider_papers
@spiderspapers · X

A microCT-based atlas of the central nervous system and midgut in sea spiders (Pycnogonida) sheds first light on evolutionary trends at the family level https://t.co/Hgsxt8XO15

Apr 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 254 followers View post →
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