Cichlid in Lab (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Cichlid in Lab

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This particular cichlid in an aquarium at Georgia Tech is a hybrid cross of two species, one that makes pits and one that makes castles. The two behaviors combined in one animal allows researchers to connect gene regulation with either specific behavior.

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Georgia Tech / Rob Felt

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