March 2024 PMID 38340520

A morphofunctional study of the jumping apparatus in globular springtails.

Fábio G L Oliveira, Adrian A Smith

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23
Peak: 15 in Feb 2024
across 2 sources since Feb 2024

Extended reach

140,583
potential audience

Total likes

2,143

Video views

103,797

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Feb 2024 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter21 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect widespread excitement, illustrated by remarks like 'Springtails do the fastest backflip on earth' and references to videos of their jumps, which demonstrate engagement through vivid descriptions and enthusiasm. The tone is playful yet informative, emphasizing the remarkable nature of the springtails' jumping mechanics, which signals both interest and a sense of importance in understanding these tiny organisms.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express enthusiasm and support for the research, viewing it as fascinating and valuable.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about springtails' jumping abilities and the significance of the study.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many mentions include calls to action, references to videos, and sharing personal fascination, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While enthusiasm is evident, the discussions emphasize curiosity rather than asserting transformational impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the detailed structure and function of the jumping mechanism in tiny springtails using advanced imaging techniques and high-speed videos, focusing on species like Megalothorax minimus and Dicyrtomina species.
  • Key components such as basal plates, muscles, and the furca (springing organ) are reconstructed to understand how their size and arrangements vary between species and how they work together during jumping and self-righting actions.
  • The research highlights the importance of timing and muscle movements in the jumping process, suggests some functional similarities across taxa, and calls for further studies with diverse visualization methods to fully understand the springtail’s complex jumping mechanics.]

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Adrian Smith
@DrAdrianSmith · X

A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube videos about them. Last week, I published the first of what will eventually be several science papers about them: https://t.co/xTWco6NpbH

Feb 13, 2024 · 93 likes · 14 shares · 10,068 followers View post →
iobjournal@sicb.org
@iobjournal · X

This paper is getting tons of buzz! Jumping Performance and Behavior of the Globular #Springtail Dicyrtomina minuta by @DrAdrianSmith & Harrison https://t.co/5imznGFpfd See the Springtails do their work! https://t.co/D8zvro7aBi Adrian Smith - coauthor https://t.co/leuSilFW9i https://t.co/4n9NbFcme7

Sep 16, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,981 followers View post →
iobjournal@sicb.org
@iobjournal · X

Subscribe to @DrAdrianSmith @YouTube channel https://t.co/QLOwHoDltn & see the video https://t.co/vFaFlEdjPH & IOB paper with J.S. Harrison Jumping Performance and Behavior of the Globular Springtail Dicyrtomina minuta https://t.co/5imznGFpfd Views are going up! #bugs #science https://t.co/AgpzCKDBRu

Sep 2, 2024 · 1 like · 1,981 followers View post →
Isa Betancourt
@isabetabug · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 15, 2024 · 14 shares · 4,945 followers View post →
Michael Weiß
@mweiss_tue · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 4,437 followers View post →
Marshal Hedin
@marshalhedin · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 3,249 followers View post →

All mentions

iobjournal@sicb.org
@iobjournal · X

This paper is getting tons of buzz! Jumping Performance and Behavior of the Globular #Springtail Dicyrtomina minuta by @DrAdrianSmith & Harrison https://t.co/5imznGFpfd See the Springtails do their work! https://t.co/D8zvro7aBi Adrian Smith - coauthor https://t.co/leuSilFW9i https://t.co/4n9NbFcme7

Sep 16, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,981 followers View post →
Git_Yor_Gunz
@GitYorGunz · X

Springtails do the fastest backflip on earth! Real life Sonic the Hedgehog https://t.co/FmpHTMaMJ0 via @YouTube #insect

Sep 3, 2024 · 62 followers View post →
iobjournal@sicb.org
@iobjournal · X

Subscribe to @DrAdrianSmith @YouTube channel https://t.co/QLOwHoDltn & see the video https://t.co/vFaFlEdjPH & IOB paper with J.S. Harrison Jumping Performance and Behavior of the Globular Springtail Dicyrtomina minuta https://t.co/5imznGFpfd Views are going up! #bugs #science https://t.co/AgpzCKDBRu

Sep 2, 2024 · 1 like · 1,981 followers View post →
Kwesi Peters
@KwesiPeters · X

This BUG does the fastest backflip on earth! https://t.co/9MaSsNljnY via @YouTube

Aug 30, 2024 · 15 followers View post →
vshariharakrishnan
@drvshkrishnan · X

This BUG does the fastest backflip on earth! https://t.co/e3yPh2g14j via @YouTube

Aug 30, 2024 · 13 followers View post →
Bena Currin
@benacur · X

This BUG does the fastest backflip on earth! https://t.co/ClyW724rqb via @YouTube

Aug 30, 2024 · 751 followers View post →
Isa Betancourt
@isabetabug · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 15, 2024 · 14 shares · 4,945 followers View post →
Pedobiologia - Journal of Soil Ecology
@Pedo_Biologia · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 427 followers View post →
Nilver Zenteno
@NilverZen · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 1,026 followers View post →
Salma سلمى
@Hajrihs · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 519 followers View post →
Phil
@myrmecoPhil · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 2,499 followers View post →
Leonardo Tozetto
@recordleo · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 538 followers View post →
Michael Weiß
@mweiss_tue · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 14, 2024 · 14 shares · 4,437 followers View post →
Sebastian Lima R
@blueinferno1998 · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 81 followers View post →
Hungtang Ko
@HungtangK · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 508 followers View post →
Marshal Hedin
@marshalhedin · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 3,249 followers View post →
Brolee
@6r0lee · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 179 followers View post →
Andrew Suarez
@AndrewVSuarez · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 1,523 followers View post →
Crane fly in a Costume
@MyHaploidHeart · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 809 followers View post →
Johann
@JohannVonVorst · X

RT @DrAdrianSmith: A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube…

Feb 13, 2024 · 14 shares · 753 followers View post →
Adrian Smith
@DrAdrianSmith · X

A few years ago, I got fascinated by the springtails living in my yard. Since then, I've made a bunch of Ant Lab YouTube videos about them. Last week, I published the first of what will eventually be several science papers about them: https://t.co/xTWco6NpbH

Feb 13, 2024 · 93 likes · 14 shares · 10,068 followers View post →