Larval brooding damselfishes and shifting body proportions: does pelagic larval swimming constrain reef fish morphology?
This study compares body proportions between larval brooding and pelagic larval damselfishes, finding increased body cavity area and reduced muscle area in brooders, suggesting morphological shifts linked to reduced larval swimming constraints.
bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology