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June 2022 PMID 35774137

A new gecko from the earliest Eocene of Dormaal, Belgium: a thermophilic element of the 'greenhouse world'.

Andrej Čerňanský, Juan D Daza, Richard Smith, Aaron M Bauer, Thierry Smith, Annelise Folie

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Peak: 16 in Dec 2024
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The analysis reflects a generally positive engagement with the publication, exemplified by comments praising the gecko’s age and appearance, such as 'evolution is truly magical,' and discussions about its implications for understanding past climates. The tone varies from curiosity to appreciation, contributing to a balanced view of its significance in paleontology and climate research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions accept or support the significance of the discovery, with comments noting the gecko's age and relevance to understanding climate history.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, highlighting curiosity about the ancient species, its implications for climate studies, and evolution, evidenced by enthusiastic remarks and references to the fossil's age.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is a moderate level of engagement, with some users referencing related topics like evolution, climate change, and prehistoric creatures, showing thoughtfulness and connection to broader scientific themes.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the discovery is perceived as moderately impactful, contributing to our understanding of climate history and species distribution, though not universally viewed as groundbreaking beyond the scientific community.

Abstract in brief

  • This text describes the discovery of a new gecko species from the earliest Eocene period (about 56 million years ago) in Belgium, highlighting its significance as one of the oldest known European geckos and indicating that geckos lived in northern regions during warm climates.
  • The new gecko, along with other remains found in Portugal and Baltic amber, helps scientists understand the early distribution of these reptiles in Europe, showing they thrived in warm, greenhouse conditions during the Eocene when global temperatures were much higher.
  • The findings underscore the importance of studying past climate changes, like the Eocene thermal maximum, because they offer insights into how climate shifts affect species distribution, sea levels, and ecosystems—relevant for predicting future global climate change.]
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium, Dollogekko dormaalensis, lived 56 million years ago, making it the oldest gecko in Europe: https://t.co/3i4YsIwrSs #RSOS #palaeontology #FossilFriday https://t.co/LCpH7OxZUP

Aug 26, 2022 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 38,627 followers View post →
Defiant Baptist
@DefiantBaptist · X

Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evolved” modern gecko. Evolution is truly magical!

Dec 26, 2024 · 15 likes · 5 shares · 13,914 followers View post →
Institute of Natural Sciences Belgium
@nat_sciences_be · X

New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium: Dollogekko dormaalensis.

Jun 29, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 13,101 followers View post →
Samir Shuman
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Aug 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,154 followers View post →

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Samir Shuman
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Witness Protection
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5 Strange Prehistoric Creatures Found Trapped In Amber https://t.co/UWVpz700vK via @YouTube well; i guess here's the prize boss; here's the mind puzzler for indian space aliens.

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PAN (Philip Norris)
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Austin
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RT @DefiantBaptist: Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evol…

Dec 26, 2024 · 5 shares · 333 followers View post →
Ryan Arnstein
@RyanArnstein · X

RT @DefiantBaptist: Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evol…

Dec 26, 2024 · 5 shares · 245 followers View post →
hlm2021
@hlm20212 · X

RT @DefiantBaptist: Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evol…

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Defiant Baptist
@DefiantBaptist · X

RT @DefiantBaptist: Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evol…

Dec 26, 2024 · 5 shares · 13,914 followers View post →
Chris H | Election Forecasts
@chws747 · X

RT @DefiantBaptist: Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evol…

Dec 26, 2024 · 5 shares · 202 followers View post →
Defiant Baptist
@DefiantBaptist · X

Extinct species of gecko encased in amber is allegedly 54 to 34 million years old, yet it looks just like a “fully evolved” modern gecko. Evolution is truly magical!

Dec 26, 2024 · 15 likes · 5 shares · 13,914 followers View post →
Johnathan K. Jones Llanos
@kieshawn.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Sam Iam
@hello_sam_ · X

Did you know that a piece of amber has a dinosaur tail locked inside? I did not. But there is one, and the example proves some dinosaurs had feathers. 99 mil year BCE. (Cretaceous). from Ben G Thomas. @BenGThomas42 https://t.co/TqzMelha9e

Dec 23, 2024 · 578 followers View post →
alex
@_sotodolo · X

Gn https://t.co/qmO6caW9ei

Dec 22, 2024 · 2,146 followers View post →
semdel
@semdel2 · X

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Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

Catch the latest Evolution Hour probing the silliness of creationism https://t.co/OXaOQcFfoP and if you want to lend a hand to the work, the Patron link is there for you.

Jun 18, 2024 · 3,609 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

Got all the links in for yesterday's Evo (half) Hour ... so much on those geckos! https://t.co/OXaOQcEHzh

Jun 17, 2024 · 3,609 followers View post →
とよけらとぷす
@rex_toyo · X

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Aug 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,154 followers View post →
Ezeonufo Chukwunonso
@Ezeonufo · X

RT @RSocPublishing: New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium, Dollogekko dormaalensis, lived 56 million years ago, making it the oldest gec…

Aug 26, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,361 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium, Dollogekko dormaalensis, lived 56 million years ago, making it the oldest gecko in Europe: https://t.co/3i4YsIwrSs #RSOS #palaeontology #FossilFriday https://t.co/LCpH7OxZUP

Aug 26, 2022 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 38,627 followers View post →
stephanevanis
@Vstephane20 · X

RT @RBINSmuseum: New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium: Dollogekko dormaalensis.

Jun 30, 2022 · 3 shares · 18 followers View post →
Villanova Graduate Studies
@VUGradStudies · X

RT @CBEST_nova: Congrats to #lizardking Aaron Bauer and collaborators for describing yet ANOTHER gecko spp in @RSocPublishing. This one liv…

Jun 29, 2022 · 1 share · 612 followers View post →
piyawat
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RT @RBINSmuseum: New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium: Dollogekko dormaalensis.

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Belspo
@belspo · X

RT @RBINSmuseum: New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium: Dollogekko dormaalensis.

Jun 29, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,519 followers View post →
Institute of Natural Sciences Belgium
@nat_sciences_be · X

New (extinct) gecko species from Belgium: Dollogekko dormaalensis.

Jun 29, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 13,101 followers View post →