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The ecological and developmental foundations of brood parasitism in a catfish Nature Communications, Published online: 31 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-71179-4The origins of brood parasitism outside of birds remain poorly understood. In cuckoo catfish, this study finds that ancestral large eggs and rapid development likely enabled the emergence of brood parasitism, and its success enhanced by evolving egg mimicry, small clutches, and embryonic dentition.

The ecological and developmental foundations of brood parasitism in a catfish @natcomms.nature.com

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Deadline for incoming Symposium on FISH MATING SYSTEMS is approaching quickly. fish.ivb.cz/registration/ Few slots still available.

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Alternative social and reproductive niches linked to intra-sexual color variation in a facultatively protogynous North American annual killifish, Millerichthys robustus - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Alternative social and reproductive niches linked to intra-sexual color variation in a facultatively protogynous North American annual killifish, Millerichthys robustus

Huh, so there's at least species of New World killifish that's sometimes protogynous. Now THAT'S cool! 🌍🌿⚒️🐟

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Symposium on Fish Mating Systems (Czechia, 21-23 Jan 2026): REGISTRATION NOW OPEN at fish.ivb.cz/registration/
Plenary talks by Suzanne Alonzo, John Fitzpatrick, and Chiara Benvenuto.

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Interested in Fish Mating Systems? Join us for a small symposium in Brno, Czechia, from 21 to 23 January 2026! The invited speakers are Suzanne Alonzo, John Fitzpatrick, and Suzanna Pla. More information at fish.ivb.cz

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