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A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous.

Pedro Mocho, Fernando Escaso, Fátima Marcos-Fernández, Adrián Páramo, José Luis Sanz, Daniel Vidal, Francisco Ortega

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The uniform support and enthusiasm across discussions, such as phrases like 'melting pot of sauropods' and mentions of 'migration events,' indicate high engagement and impact. The tone varies from supportive remarks to informative references, showcasing a shared recognition of the study's importance for European paleontology.

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Discussions reflect high interest, with comments highlighting the importance of the findings for understanding European sauropod diversity.

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The discussions suggest the publication could significantly influence future research and understanding of dinosaur migration and evolution.

Abstract in brief

  • The study describes a new titanosaur species called Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra from Spain, highlighting its unique features and its similarities to South American sauropods, which helps clarify the complex evolutionary relationships among European Late Cretaceous sauropods.
  • Phylogenetic analyses place Qunkasaura within the Saltasauridae family and lead to the creation of a new clade called Lohuecosauria, which includes some of the most recent common ancestors and descendants of certain European sauropods.
  • The research identifies two main lineages of European saltasaurs from the Late Cretaceous: one exclusive to Europe called Lirainosaurinae, likely evolved in isolation, and another with possible links to Asian species, suggesting multiple migration events and interactions across regions without evidence of dwarfism, indicating these dinosaurs were likely newcomers to Europe.

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous. Commun Biol 7, 1016 (2024). https://t.co/OuDUQZD1tL

Sep 4, 2024 · 57 likes · 12 shares · 31,838 followers View post →
Doctor Fisión
@doctorfision · X

Referencia: A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous. Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. Commun Biol 7, 1016 (2024). DOI 10.1038/s42003-024-06653-0

Sep 24, 2024 · 20 likes · 2 shares · 61,390 followers View post →
Ferwen
@ferwen.bsky.social · Bluesky

A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous | Communications Biology

Sep 4, 2024 · 16 likes · 4 shares View post →
Cary Woodruff
@DoubleBeam · X

And here's the OPEN ACCESS paper: A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous Communications Biology 7: 1016 doi: https://t.co/oH0HicZZPj https://t.co/CbkmIHg713

Sep 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,577 followers View post →
朝日新聞環境取材チーム
@asahi_kankyo · X

スペインの高速鉄道(AVE)の工事中に見つかった化石が白亜紀の竜脚類ティタノサウルスの仲間の新種恐竜だとわかった。産地名や画家アントニオ・サウラの名前などから「クンカサウラ・ピンティキニエストラ」と名づけられた https://t.co/MPCejRs0SI https://t.co/V1BaJLGfNA

Sep 16, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 6,357 followers View post →
Communications Biology
@CommsBio · X

The discovery of a new sauropod dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous of Spain sheds light on the phylogenetic relationships of European titanosaurs. It supports the existence of two separate Ibero-Armorican saltasauroid lineages. https://t.co/LfxFBQYZrY https://t.co/FSrVpralCk

Sep 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 11,252 followers View post →

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Dinoapp
@thedinoapp · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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Darwin De La Encina
@Darwin_Encina · X

HAN DESCUBIERTO un NUEVO DINOSAURIO EN ESPAÑA

Sep 25, 2024 · 1,103 followers View post →
Pedro Pat-Drop
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HAN DESCUBIERTO un NUEVO DINOSAURIO EN ESPAÑA

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Wimen
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RT @doctorfision: Referencia: A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the L…

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Señor Oscuridad
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RT @doctorfision: Referencia: A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the L…

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Doctor Fisión
@doctorfision · X

Referencia: A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous. Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. Commun Biol 7, 1016 (2024). DOI 10.1038/s42003-024-06653-0

Sep 24, 2024 · 20 likes · 2 shares · 61,390 followers View post →
GerardPJ
@Paleogee26 · X

A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous https://t.co/qDEzHhrAzY

Sep 24, 2024 · 946 followers View post →
小林哲
@kbts_sci · X

RT @asahi_kankyo: スペインの高速鉄道(AVE)の工事中に見つかった化石が白亜紀の竜脚類ティタノサウルスの仲間の新種恐竜だとわかった。産地名や画家アントニオ・サウラの名前などから「クンカサウラ・ピンティキニエストラ」と名づけられた https://t.co/MP…

Sep 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 33,114 followers View post →
朝日新聞環境取材チーム
@asahi_kankyo · X

スペインの高速鉄道(AVE)の工事中に見つかった化石が白亜紀の竜脚類ティタノサウルスの仲間の新種恐竜だとわかった。産地名や画家アントニオ・サウラの名前などから「クンカサウラ・ピンティキニエストラ」と名づけられた https://t.co/MPCejRs0SI https://t.co/V1BaJLGfNA

Sep 16, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 6,357 followers View post →
Adi Kombra (Kobra)
@AdiKombra · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

Sep 6, 2024 · 12 shares · 59 followers View post →
Sepaleontologia
@Sepaleontologia · X

Referencia: Mocho, P.; Escaso, F.; Marcos-Fernández, F.; Páramo, A.; Sanz, J. L.; Vidal, D.; Ortega, F. 2024. Communications Biology. DOI: https://t.co/7Vmd9GI02u.

Sep 6, 2024 · 1 like · 2,438 followers View post →
Nacho ♜
@TheNachosCheese · X

RT @CommsBio: The discovery of a new sauropod dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous of Spain sheds light on the phylogenetic relationships of…

Sep 5, 2024 · 1 share · 75 followers View post →
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@rex_toyo · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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Trefor Woronov
@WoronovTrefor · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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Jonathan
@Sontar22 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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Ferwen
@ferwen.bsky.social · Bluesky

A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous | Communications Biology

Sep 4, 2024 · 16 likes · 4 shares View post →
CRCpaleos
@CRCpaleos · X

ARTÍCULO REFERENCIA (acceso abierto) A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous https://t.co/SNs7bSBJFg vía @CommsBio

Sep 4, 2024 · 3,138 followers View post →
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@JazzySid · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

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Juned Zariwala
@PaleoJZ · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of…

Sep 4, 2024 · 12 shares · 869 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Mocho, P., Escaso, F., Marcos-Fernández, F. et al. A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous. Commun Biol 7, 1016 (2024). https://t.co/OuDUQZD1tL

Sep 4, 2024 · 57 likes · 12 shares · 31,838 followers View post →
fernanda castano
@ferwen · X

A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous | Communications Biology https://t.co/HQbmbL7lRT

Sep 4, 2024 · 2,683 followers View post →
Sergio González Mora
@PhylumBryozoa · X

A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous | communications biology https://t.co/LIAB8GSIwE

Sep 4, 2024 · 1 like · 988 followers View post →
Communications Biology
@CommsBio · X

The discovery of a new sauropod dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous of Spain sheds light on the phylogenetic relationships of European titanosaurs. It supports the existence of two separate Ibero-Armorican saltasauroid lineages. https://t.co/LfxFBQYZrY https://t.co/FSrVpralCk

Sep 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 11,252 followers View post →
Cary Woodruff
@DoubleBeam · X

And here's the OPEN ACCESS paper: A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous Communications Biology 7: 1016 doi: https://t.co/oH0HicZZPj https://t.co/CbkmIHg713

Sep 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,577 followers View post →
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A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous https://t.co/cEDvC1a4n7

Sep 4, 2024 · 103 followers View post →
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A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous - https://t.co/6Yj7d9VA2N https://t.co/I6wJV9G1Wo

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