Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess https://t.co/ooXLep580d #Biomechanics #Evolution @fieldpalaeo https://t.co/ywgUdWUSW3
Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait.
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The overall tone reflects a positive reception, with many posts celebrating the publication and emphasizing its importance, such as mentions of the 'extensive illustration of avian skeletal pneumatisation' and the 'direct quantification' approach. The enthusiasm in words like 'excited' and 'congrats,' along with references to the study's contribution to understanding bird evolution, highlight both high interest and engagement, although the impact is viewed as significant but part of a larger scientific conversation.
Most discussions show enthusiasm and support for the research's findings, indicating strong agreement on its significance.
Participants express high curiosity, citing the novelty of the methods and the evolutionary implications of skeletal pneumaticity in birds.
Posts include personal milestones, such as sharing publications and celebrating first authorship, demonstrating engaged and meaningful involvement.
The discussions suggest the research has notable influence within the fields of ornithology and evolutionary biology, though some mention it's a step in ongoing research rather than a game-changer.
Abstract in brief
- This study uses microCT scans to directly measure the amount of air-filled space in bird bones, specifically the humerus, helping to better understand how this trait evolved and functions in birds.
- The findings show that larger bird bones tend to have more internal air space, and factors like body size, diving behavior, and pneumaticity independently influence bone thickness, indicating multiple factors shape this trait.
- Overall, the research suggests that the common ancestor of modern birds likely had a highly air-filled humerus, offering new insights into the evolution of skeletal pneumaticity in avian history.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyIt's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we directly quantify skeletal #pneumaticity in the humerus of living #birds, out now in @RSocPublishing, w/ @fieldpalaeo & @BensonLabOxford https://t.co/eU5QkM1Oqh
Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extension of their respiratory system, helping to store oxygen https://t.co/I1YIm32ZKC https://t.co/hdeCpDvn9S https://t.co/tWmb8mqVkU Explainer: https://t.co/0WhsVXSjHm
Quantification of avian humeral pneumaticity: https://t.co/kjht661ag2 Congrats to @mgraceburton for getting her Master's project published! #birds #dinosaurs https://t.co/TKXVkAycMb
Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evolution of hollow bird skeletons, and @joelgayford published his final-year undergrad project on shark growth! https://t.co/Of5LNmpS8A https://t.co/Y0qUL2htNT https://t.co/HPANCxEdMG
"Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a number of long-standing questions related to the functional benefits of filling the avian skeleton with air." Read more here: https://t.co/uew4mQzKAJ
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RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extensio…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extensio…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extensio…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extensio…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extensio…
Fun fact: birds have super efficient respiratory systems & unusual lung set up, including their bones being an extension of their respiratory system, helping to store oxygen https://t.co/I1YIm32ZKC https://t.co/hdeCpDvn9S https://t.co/tWmb8mqVkU Explainer: https://t.co/0WhsVXSjHm
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RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
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Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait | https://t.co/mDZ0n1u9Fq | Proceedings of the Royal Society B | #ornithology https://t.co/k9ttVkAfbe
Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/Gv1g799GEW
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait | Proceedings of the…
Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/x7pCG9M4rO
RT @fieldpalaeo: Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evol…
RT @fieldpalaeo: Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evol…
RT @fieldpalaeo: Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evol…
RT @fieldpalaeo: Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evol…
RT @fieldpalaeo: Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evol…
Ides of March delivered two publications from junior lab members—@mgraceburton published her master's research on the evolution of hollow bird skeletons, and @joelgayford published his final-year undergrad project on shark growth! https://t.co/Of5LNmpS8A https://t.co/Y0qUL2htNT https://t.co/HPANCxEdMG
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @EarthSciCam: "Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a…
RT @albertonykus: Quantification of avian humeral pneumaticity: https://t.co/kjht661ag2 Congrats to @mgraceburton for getting her Master's…
RT @albertonykus: Quantification of avian humeral pneumaticity: https://t.co/kjht661ag2 Congrats to @mgraceburton for getting her Master's…
RT @albertonykus: Quantification of avian humeral pneumaticity: https://t.co/kjht661ag2 Congrats to @mgraceburton for getting her Master's…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait https://t.co/hlVWieYO9O
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @albertonykus: Quantification of avian humeral pneumaticity: https://t.co/kjht661ag2 Congrats to @mgraceburton for getting her Master's…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
RT @EarthSciCam: "Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a…
RT @mgraceburton: It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we dire…
It's out! Super excited to share my first paper as lead author and the culmination of my master's work! Read how we directly quantify skeletal #pneumaticity in the humerus of living #birds, out now in @RSocPublishing, w/ @fieldpalaeo & @BensonLabOxford https://t.co/eU5QkM1Oqh
Quantification of avian humeral pneumaticity: https://t.co/kjht661ag2 Congrats to @mgraceburton for getting her Master's project published! #birds #dinosaurs https://t.co/TKXVkAycMb
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @EarthSciCam: "Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
RT @EarthSciCam: "Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a…
RT @RSocPublishing: Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess h…
Direct quantification of skeletal pneumaticity illuminates ecological drivers of a key avian trait #ProcB #OpenAccess https://t.co/ooXLep580d #Biomechanics #Evolution @fieldpalaeo https://t.co/ywgUdWUSW3
RT @EarthSciCam: "Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a…
"Our work provides a clearer illustration of the extent of avian skeletal pneumatisation than we had before, clarifying a number of long-standing questions related to the functional benefits of filling the avian skeleton with air." Read more here: https://t.co/uew4mQzKAJ
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