What started as a candy-fueled challenge turned into a multi-species catch fest and a run-in with security.

Researchers have discovered that the genes related to extracellular matrix (ECM) and the Wnt signaling pathway characterize ...

Convict cichlids are both popular aquarium pets and fascinating scientific research subjects. In some parts of the world — like the U.S. — they’re also a problematic invasive species.

African cichlids are some of the most fascinating and diverse members of this unique family. Just keep in mind that cichlids aren’t easy fish to care for. Make sure to do your research before ...

Chunks of flipped DNA appear to accelerate evolution in fish. This discovery could reshape our understanding of how ...

Cichlids are a type of freshwater fish popular in the fish collecting hobby. Many species of cichlids originate from lakes in East Africa, such as Lake Victoria and Lake Malawi.

By Cynthia Hubert. October 23, 2024. It all started with the Convict cichlids. The small striped fish, native of Central America, captured Sac State Biology Professor Ron Coleman’s attention in a ...

To understand how cichlids created such a stunning genetic diversity as well a complex ecosystem, Seehausen and his team analyzed 464 cichlid genomes found in Lake Victoria and the Great African ...

Cichlids are found all over the world, mainly in Africa and Latin America, but they’re especially abundant in Lake Malawi, where they’ve diverged into at least 850 species.

Cichlids are a type of freshwater fish popular in the fish collecting hobby. Many species of cichlids originate from lakes in East Africa, such as Lake Victoria and Lake Malawi.