The biological family Cichlidaea is one of the most fascinating examples of animal evolution on Earth. Convict cichlids are a widespread, well-known species within this unique group. Convict cichlids ...
Different beak and jaw shapes are illustrative examples of how animal species have adapted to different food sources. In a new study published in the journal Nature, researchers now show how diet ...
Neolamprologus brevis, a cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae, among other things. New research shows that cichlid intestines have evolved in response to their ...