Neolamprologus brevis, a cichlid from Lake Tanganyika (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Neolamprologus brevis, a cichlid from Lake Tanganyika

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Neolamprologus brevis, a cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae, among other things. New research shows that cichlid intestines have evolved in response to their diet.

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Adrian Indermaur, University of Basel

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