Comparative analysis of the lower pharyngeal jaw in Mesoamerican cichlids of the Theraps-Paraneetroplus clade (Actinopterygii: Cichliformes: Cichlidae) | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Comparative analysis of the lower pharyngeal jaw in Mesoamerican cichlids of the Theraps-Paraneetroplus clade (Actinopterygii: Cichliformes: Cichlidae)
Key Points
The analysis reveals distinct morphological traits of the lower pharyngeal jaw among cichlids.
Key findings include significant variations in jaw structure that support dietary adaptations.
Observational study across various cichlid species shows evolutionary trends within the theraps-paraneetroplus clade.
Findings indicate potential evolutionary implications based on jaw morphology in food processing.
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Lozano-Loaiza et al. (Thu,) studied this question.