Evolution of #DeepSea Anglerfish Illuminated https://today.ucsd.edu/story/evolution-of-deep-sea-anglerfish-illuminated-in-new-study

Reduced evolutionary constraint accompanies ongoing radiation in deep-sea #anglerfishes https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-024-02586-3

"deep-sea #pelagic #anglerfishes evolved from a #benthic ancestor and quickly underwent rapid diversification... these results demonstrate that spectacular evolutionary radiations can unfold even within environments with few ecological resources and demanding physiological challenges."

#Fish #Evolution

Evolution of Deep-Sea Anglerfish Illuminated in New Study

A multi-institutional team of biologists has produced new insights into the evolution of anglerfish, deep-sea dwellers known for their extraordinary adaptations.