Estimating bite force in extinct dinosaurs using phylogenetically predicted physiological cross-sectional areas of jaw adductor muscles.

Manabu Sakamoto

January 2023

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The discussions consistently praise the study’s approach and relevance, with posts mentioning it as 'very interesting' and noting its potential for improving dinosaur bite force estimations. Several posts delve into specifics, such as which specimens were used or the accuracy of the predictions, demonstrating a genuine interest in the scientific methods and implications. The tone reflects curiosity, respect, and recognition of the study’s significance in the field.

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    RT @M61BTmgTjY87373: で、こっちが化石から推定した生体力学モデリングの方。他の多くの肉食恐竜の咬合力も載ってるので参考にしてください。https://t.co/fx1K5JPQc2
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    RT @M61BTmgTjY87373: で、こっちが化石から推定した生体力学モデリングの方。他の多くの肉食恐竜の咬合力も載ってるので参考にしてください。https://t.co/fx1K5JPQc2
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    で、こっちが化石から推定した生体力学モデリングの方。他の多くの肉食恐竜の咬合力も載ってるので参考にしてください。https://t.co/fx1K5JPQc2
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    @Antrodemus Links are in the alt text. The first one is the 2012 Bates & Falkingham T. rex bite force paper, the second one is this one: https://t.co/A4Tz1JJ6bN
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    "Estimating bite force in extinct dinosaurs using phylogenetically predicted physiological cross-sectional areas of jaw adductor muscles." 著者] Manabu Sakamoto Published July 12, 2022 https://t.co/CpoRNATVGg
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    RT @Macbeth62944945: @omegafreelancer @EDGEinthewild Broke : large Carcharadontosaurids had weak bite forces Woke : large Carcharodontosa…
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  • Gackson Hend
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    @drmambobob Hi there! I just read over your paper, but I was wondering what specimen did you use to calculate the T. rex's bite force? Was it Scotty or Sue? If not how long of a specimen was it in meters? Here is the table: https://t.co/DWfRGcdi2G Thanks!
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    @omegafreelancer @EDGEinthewild Broke : large Carcharadontosaurids had weak bite forces Woke : large Carcharodontosaurids were basically second only to the largest tyrannosaurs in overall jaw strength https://t.co/5eNArxgNbE
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    @DanielBilodeau1 160 lbs. According to Sakamoto et al. 2022 "Estimating bite force in extinct dinosaurs using phylogenetically predicted physiological cross-sectional areas of jaw adductor muscles "
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    Congratulations to @drmambobob on publication of his paper 'Estimating bite force in extinct dinosaurs using phylogenetically predicted physiological cross-sectional areas of jaw adductor muscles' in @PeerJLife
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    https://t.co/STHSIMz6hu artigo analisando as prováveis forças de mordida de vários taxons de dinosauros, achei muito interessante a variedade de dinossauros incluídos nos testes, creio que estavamos precisando mesmo, particularmente creio ser o mais preciso que conferi.
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study introduces a Bayesian phylogenetic predictive modeling (PPM) framework that estimates jaw muscle strength (specifically the physiological cross-sectional area) in extinct dinosaurs using skull width and evolutionary relationships, even when direct muscle data isn't available.
  • This method is highly accurate (up to 95%) and reliable despite uncertainties in the phylogenetic data, making it a versatile tool for paleontologists to predict bite force indirectly.
  • While it doesn't replace detailed muscle reconstructions, this approach offers a powerful way to estimate muscle parameters and bite forces from easily measurable skull features, aligning well with previous direct measurements from known species.]