Z. Musilova

Hemoglobin gene repertoire in teleost and cichlid fishes shaped by gene duplications and genome rearrangements

This study examines hemoglobin gene evolution in teleost and cichlid fishes, showing gene duplications and rearrangements drive diversity in oxygen transport systems.

Trophic ecology of the African riverine elephant fishes (Mormyridae)

This study examines trophic ecology and niche partitioning among eleven mormyrid fish species in the Sanaga River system using stable isotopes, revealing differences in isotope signals and ecological niche diversification.

Expanded olfactory system in fishes capable of terrestrial exploration

The paper examines the relationship between ecological traits and olfactory receptor gene expansions in ray-finned fishes, finding convergent increases in olfactory system size in amphibious species.

Developmental changes of opsin gene expression in ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

The paper examines developmental changes in opsin gene expression across ray-finned fishes, finding increased rod and long-wavelength sensitive cone opsin importance and decreased shorter wavelength sensitive cone opsin expression.

Multiple ancestral and a plethora of recent gene duplications during the evolution of the green sensitive opsin genes (RH2) in teleost fishes

The paper investigates the evolutionary history of RH2 opsin genes in teleost fishes, finding multiple ancestral and recent duplications, losses, and conversions across 115 species.

Turning red to green repeatedly: ancient LWS duplications drive convergent visual tuning in teleost fishes

The paper identifies convergent evolution of green-sensitive LWS opsins in teleost fishes through genomic, structural, and expression analyses, showing repeated molecular and functional shifts toward green light sensitivity.

Visual gene expression reveals a cone to rod developmental progression in deep-sea fishes

The paper shows deep-sea fish larvae primarily express cone opsins, switching to rod opsins in adulthood, with some species retaining cone dominance throughout development.

Evolved for success in novel environments: the round goby genome

The paper presents a long-read genome assembly of the round goby and identifies gene family expansions associated with its ecological success in novel environments.

Vision using multiple distinct rod opsins in deep-sea fishes

The paper identifies multiple rod opsin expansions in deep-sea fish genomes, showing that some species use multiple rod opsins for vision in dim light.