Plasticity in the pectoral fin skeleton is induced by altered foraging regime in a South American cichlid
Michelle C. Gilbert, Alexandria J. Kwiatkowski, Ciara M. Woodburn, Sofia N. Piggott, Yara Haridy, Brett R. Aiello, R. Craig Albertson, Thomas A. Stewart
This study shows that altered foraging regimes induce skeletal plasticity in the pectoral fins of a cichlid, affecting both endoskeleton and dermal structures.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology