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Hybrids spawned Lake Victoria’s rich fish diversity

Lake Victoria is home to hundreds of cichlid species, diverse in both appearance and behavior. … Ancient and more recent dallying between cichlid species from multiple watersheds apparently led to genetically diverse hybrids that could quickly adapt to life in the lake’s many niches.

By Elizabeth Pennisi Aug 8th, 2018