Evolutionary biologists describe a new gene in the Central American Midas cichlid fish and identify a variant caused by a 'jumping gene' (transposon). This variant of the 'goldentouch gene' is most ...
If one would rewind the tape of life, would evolution result in the same outcome? An evolutionary biologist came up with this famous question. He suggested that evolution would not repeat itself: the ...
Cichlid fishes are one of the best model system for the study of evolution of the species. Inspired by them, in this paper we simulated the splitting of a single species into two separate ones via ...
The mechanisms by which new species arise are still not fully understood. What are the evolutionary processes that drive the evolution of new species? Evolutionary biologists traditionally assumed ...
Many species of fishes are aggressive when placed in small aquaria. Aggression can negatively affect the welfare of those individuals toward whom it is directed. Animals may behave aggressively in ...
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Blood Parrot Cichlid Fish Species
Fact checked by Emily EstepReviewed by Nick Saint-ErneFact checked by Emily EstepReviewed by Nick Saint-Erne The blood parrot cichlid is a hybrid aquarium fish species that has created notable ...
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Hunting giant Midas cichlids in Miami’s canals
Miami’s canals are famous for exotic species, and the big midas cichlids steal the show. Their aggression makes for fast strikes and powerful battles in tight water. The colors, attitude, and constant ...
Sometimes individuals of the same species differ greatly in their shape or colouration. Scientifically, this phenomenon is referred to as "polymorphism". The 13 fish species that belong to the Central ...
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