Commun Biol August 2023 PMID 37591929

Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals.

George A Lyras, Lars Werdelin, Bartholomeus G M van der Geer, Alexandra A E van der Geer

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects strong support and curiosity, with posts emphasizing the study’s contribution to understanding aquatic adaptations in early seals. Words like 'reveals,' 'insight,' and 'groundbreaking' convey excitement, while references to fossil evidence and evolutionary shifts demonstrate engaged analysis of the research’s significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the significance of the research, highlighting its contribution to understanding early seal evolution.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with mentions of the study being a 'window into ancient marine life' and describing the findings as 'fascinating' and 'significant.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Many users reference specific details, such as fossil brains and underwater feeding, indicating some level of deep engagement, although some comments primarily share links or brief mentions.

ImpactHigh impact

Several comments emphasize the importance of the findings for paleontology and evolutionary biology, suggesting the research could reshape understanding of marine adaptations.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines the brain structure of ancient and modern seals to understand how early pinnipeds like Potamotherium used their whiskers for underwater feeding.
  • Results suggest that relying on whiskers is an inherited trait from early pinnipeds, which helped these animals adapt to marine environments.
  • This research highlights a significant evolutionary shift from land-based to sea-adapted lifestyles in carnivores, emphasizing the importance of underwater foraging adaptations.

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals. Commun Biol 6, 747 (2023). https://t.co/gvX8lunjOS

Aug 17, 2023 · 54 likes · 16 shares · 31,838 followers View post →
Sergio González Mora
@PhylumBryozoa · X

Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals | Communications biology https://t.co/bK5qdjtL1q

Aug 17, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 988 followers View post →
Natural Resource Today
@ResourceToday · X

New National and Kapodistrian University of #Athens-led study sheds light on ancient #seal foraging. The research is published in journal @CommsBio. https://t.co/KKosQ71ZvF

Aug 21, 2023 · 1 like · 521 followers View post →
Gabriel N. U.
@SerpenIllus · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 17, 2023 · 16 shares · 53,856 followers View post →
Caitlín R. Kiernan (Plioplatecarqueen)
@auntbeast · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 18, 2023 · 16 shares · 6,394 followers View post →
CRCpaleos
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ARTÍCULO REFERENCIA (acceso abierto) Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals https://t.co/BbNFQFhVWr vía @CommsBio

Aug 24, 2023 · 3,139 followers View post →

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CRCpaleos
@CRCpaleos · X

ARTÍCULO REFERENCIA (acceso abierto) Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals https://t.co/BbNFQFhVWr vía @CommsBio

Aug 24, 2023 · 3,139 followers View post →
Natural Resource Today
@ResourceToday · X

New National and Kapodistrian University of #Athens-led study sheds light on ancient #seal foraging. The research is published in journal @CommsBio. https://t.co/KKosQ71ZvF

Aug 21, 2023 · 1 like · 521 followers View post →
Jérôme OLLIER
@jeromeollier.bsky.social · Bluesky

Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals - @CommsBio https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-023-05135-z

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Jerome OLLIER https://jeromeollier.bsky.social/
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Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals - @CommsBio https://t.co/VBYABWVYuu

Aug 18, 2023 · 948 followers View post →
carnodrawer (Ian)
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 18, 2023 · 16 shares · 136 followers View post →
Caitlín R. Kiernan (Plioplatecarqueen)
@auntbeast · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 18, 2023 · 16 shares · 6,394 followers View post →
PaleoGalli
@TwitiGalli · X

Cérebros fósseis fornecem evidências de alimentação subaquática em focas primitivas https://t.co/pWyUwfiYEz #Paleontologypaper

Aug 18, 2023 · 1,707 followers View post →
Robyn Grant
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 18, 2023 · 16 shares · 1,017 followers View post →
Dr James Rule
@Palaeo_JRule · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

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Iriliana López C
@IrilianaLopez · X

RT @PhylumBryozoa: Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals | Communications biology https://t.co/bK5qdjtL1q

Aug 18, 2023 · 1 share · 128 followers View post →
Richard_Carr
@EmuLarge · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 17, 2023 · 16 shares · 1,850 followers View post →
Brian Beatty
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

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Trefor Woronov
@WoronovTrefor · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

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Sergio González Mora
@PhylumBryozoa · X

Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals | Communications biology https://t.co/bK5qdjtL1q

Aug 17, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 988 followers View post →
FossilFlex™
@FossilFlex · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 17, 2023 · 16 shares · 336 followers View post →
Paco Nava
@Paco26862358 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 17, 2023 · 16 shares · 720 followers View post →
queer fish with four legs
@RXTTENFISH · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 17, 2023 · 16 shares · 320 followers View post →
Igor Lopes
@WeskerLopes · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

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Juan A. Francés G.
@juan21amunt · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

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Kuzco
@Kuzco297 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

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Gabriel N. U.
@SerpenIllus · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early sea…

Aug 17, 2023 · 16 shares · 53,856 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Lyras, G.A., Werdelin, L., van der Geer, B.G.M. et al. Fossil brains provide evidence of underwater feeding in early seals. Commun Biol 6, 747 (2023). https://t.co/gvX8lunjOS

Aug 17, 2023 · 54 likes · 16 shares · 31,838 followers View post →