Exploring phenotypic diversity: a comparative analysis of cichlid convergence
M. Leal-Cardin, S. E. Bracamonte, J. Aldegunde, A. G. Hudson, I. S. Magalhaes, C. P. Ornelas-Garcia, M. Barluenga
The paper compares morphological and gene expression convergence and divergence between two cichlid radiations, finding similar pharyngeal jaw morphotypes but distinct body shape patterns and genetic differences.
bioRxiv · Jan 23, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology