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The genetics of niche-specific behavioral tendencies in an adaptive radiation of cichlid fishes.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 26 Apr 2024
Sommer-Trembo Carolin, Santos M Emília, Clark Bethan, Werner Marco, Fages Antoine, Matschiner Michael, Hornung Simon, Ronco Fabrizia, Oliver Chantal, Garcia Cody, Tschopp Patrick, Malinsky Milan, Salzburger Walter
Abstract excerpt
Behavior is critical for animal survival and reproduction, and possibly for diversification and evolutionary radiation. However, the genetics behind adaptive variation in behavior are poorly understood. In this work, we examined a fundamental and widespread behavioral trait, exploratory behavior, in one of the largest adaptive radiations on Earth, the cichlid fishes of Lake Tanganyika. By integrating quantitative...
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