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New Phytol February 2025 PMID 39605238

Fossil insect-feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus.

L Alejandro Giraldo, Peter Wilf, Michael P Donovan, Robert M Kooyman, Maria A Gandolfo

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Discussions reflect curiosity and appreciation for the fossil evidence presented in the publication, exemplified by posts describing the study as 'pretty cool' and emphasizing the discovery of a 52-million-year relationship between insects and Eucalyptus. The tone is generally positive and interested, with some comments sharing detailed summaries or expressing admiration for the research’s significance, though most posts do not delve deeply into scientific critique or broader implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some posts highlighting the importance of fossil evidence in understanding biodiversity. There is a general consensus of support, though not overwhelming enthusiasm.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity, especially with references to the long evolutionary history and the implications for biodiversity, indicated by phrases like 'pretty cool' and 'unrecognized history.'

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Participants engage by sharing summaries, retweeting, and discussing broader implications, but some messages remain brief or supportive without deep analysis.

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The overall tone suggests the publication is viewed as meaningful for scientific understanding but hasn't yet prompted widespread calls for change or policy impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Fossil insect feeding traces on Eucalyptus leaves from the early Eocene in Argentina reveal a long-standing relationship between insects and Eucalyptus species, spanning over 52 million years, which helps us understand ancient biodiversity and community assembly.
  • Researchers identified 28 types of insect damage on fossilized Eucalyptus leaves, and all of these damage types were also found on modern Eucalyptus specimens, indicating persistent insect-plant associations across millions of years.
  • The study highlights the importance of fossil evidence in uncovering hidden evolutionary histories and biodiversity, suggesting that many ancient insect-plant relationships have been conserved over time, although identifying the specific insect culprits remains challenging.]
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New Phytologist
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Fossil insect-feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus Giraldo et al. @Plantlejandro

Nov 29, 2024 · 45 likes · 11 shares · 47,183 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Fossil insect‐feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus - Giraldo - 2025 - New Phytologist - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/EyPPQmMtg5

Feb 5, 2025 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 31,842 followers View post →
L. Alejandro Giraldo
@Plantlejandro · X

I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect lineages tracked gum trees (plants in the genus Eucalyptus) for 52 million years, from the Eocene of Argentine Patagonia to modern-day Australia! A thread 1/n

Dec 13, 2024 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 198 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@arctomet.bsky.social · Bluesky

Giraldo, L.A., Wilf, P., Donovan, M.P., Kooyman, R.M. and Gandolfo, M.A. (2025), Fossil insect-feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus. New Phytol, 245: 1762-1773. doi.org/10.1111/nph....

Feb 5, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share View post →
Peter Wilf
@RadioGondwana · X

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Dec 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,871 followers View post →
Gerard PJ
@paleogee26.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@arctomet.bsky.social · Bluesky

Giraldo, L.A., Wilf, P., Donovan, M.P., Kooyman, R.M. and Gandolfo, M.A. (2025), Fossil insect-feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus. New Phytol, 245: 1762-1773. doi.org/10.1111/nph....

Feb 5, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Fossil insect‐feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus - Giraldo - 2025 - New Phytologist - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/EyPPQmMtg5

Feb 5, 2025 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 31,842 followers View post →
Francis M. Martin
@fmartin1954 · X

RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

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New Phytologist
@NewPhyt · X

RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

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TyRex_68mya
@TyRex_68mya · X

RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

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Gordon Neighbour
@CornubiaGeol · X

RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

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Angel Giovanni Becerra Rodríguez
@GiovanniBece · X

RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

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Peter Wilf
@RadioGondwana · X

RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

Dec 13, 2024 · 7 shares · 1,871 followers View post →
barix10
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RT @Plantlejandro: I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect…

Dec 13, 2024 · 7 shares · 527 followers View post →
L. Alejandro Giraldo
@Plantlejandro · X

I have a pretty cool story for this #FossilFriday, just published in @NewPhyt -> https://t.co/OsJajjTtc8. TL;DR: Insect lineages tracked gum trees (plants in the genus Eucalyptus) for 52 million years, from the Eocene of Argentine Patagonia to modern-day Australia! A thread 1/n

Dec 13, 2024 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 198 followers View post →
Carlos Góis-Marques
@CGoisMarques · X

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Dec 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,098 followers View post →
Jerónimo Morales Toledo
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Dec 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 639 followers View post →
Jen O'Keefe
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TyRex_68mya
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Peter Wilf
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José Romero
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Peter Wilf
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RT @NewPhyt: Fossil insect-feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus Gir…

Nov 29, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,871 followers View post →
GerardPJ
@Paleogee26 · X

Fossil insect‐feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus - Giraldo - New Phytologist - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/HlAkXMDSla

Nov 29, 2024 · 947 followers View post →
Joyce G. Onyenedum, PhD
@JGOnyenedum · X

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New Phytologist
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Fossil insect-feeding traces indicate unrecognized evolutionary history and biodiversity on Australia's iconic Eucalyptus Giraldo et al. @Plantlejandro

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