April 2022 PMID 35449226

Quadrupedal water launch capability demonstrated in small Late Jurassic pterosaurs.

Michael Pittman, Thomas G Kaye, Hebert B Campos, Michael B Habib

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Discussions reflect strong agreement and high interest, with posts praising the demonstration of quadrupedal water launch and its importance, such as references to 'biomechanics,' 'fossils,' and 'paleontology.' The tone is enthusiastic, emphasizing the research's implications for understanding ancient life forms and their behavior, which contributes to the high impact score.

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Most responses are clearly supportive, emphasizing the significance of the discovery and its implications for understanding pterosaur locomotion.

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Discussions show high curiosity, with many posts praising the research and exploring its relevance to other prehistoric creatures.

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The research is viewed as potentially transformative for paleontology, with comments highlighting how this could change theories about pterosaur flight and water interactions.

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The study investigates how small Late Jurassic pterosaurs, like those from the Solnhofen Lagoon, could have launched from water using their limbs, focusing on the possibility of quadrupedal water launch—pushing off with all four limbs—similar to modern waterbirds and bats.
Using advanced imaging techniques (Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence), researchers identified soft tissues on a specific pterosaur fossil (MBR3531) that are crucial for launching, allowing them to create a scientific model showing that such a water launch was physically possible, especially with webbing between the toes.
The research highlights three main limitations affecting water launch ability across pterosaurs: the total contact area with water, how far they could extend their forelimbs, and the power in their shoulder muscles, providing new insights into how these creatures might have taken off from water surfaces.]

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