Cross-section of the foregut of a cichlid, Neolamprologus brevis (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Cross-section of the foregut of a cichlid, Neolamprologus brevis

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Cross-section of the foregut of Neolamprologus brevis. Two genes that play a particularly important role in the gut of predatory species are highlighted. Turquoise indicates activity of a gene involved in protein processing; magenta indicates activity of a gene involved in energy metabolism.

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Patrick Tschopp, University of Basel

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