Instead, researchers concluded, the burst in evolutionary innovation was likely associated with conditions in the coral reefs the fishes inhabited. "The key factor is that wrasses and parrotfish ...

[T]he reef fishes started developing all sorts of fascinating innovations and dietary behaviors. All this diversification stems from what was happening within the reefs themselves.” Chase D.

Most fish species feed on prey floating freely in the water by sucking in a mouthful and trapping anything inside it. But on reefs, about half of fish species feed by grazing on algae or other ...

Some reef fish have the unexpected ability to move their jaws from side to side, biologists at UC Davis have discovered. This ability — which is rare among vertebrate animals — allows these fish to ...

Triassic Fossil Reveals Nature's Best Jaw for Hunting Fast Fish May 7, 2025 — Newly discovered species of extinct fish shows striking similarities to unrelated modern-day predators, suggesting ...

As their numbers dwindle, the broader marine ecosystem suffers, affecting coral reefs, fish populations, and overall oceanic health. The economic incentives fuelling this trade, combined with weak ...

What starts with just four elements spirals into over 3 million possible recipes in Infinite Craft. Most elements can be made in multiple ways, however, so there aren’t quite that many total ...

If you are a cheapskate like me, if you don’t go into bodies of water where reefs are present, if you are fortunate to live near a Trader Joe’s location (the brand doesn’t sell its items onl ...

Climate change is causing rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and increased storm damage, 1 while habitat destruction and unsustainable fishing practices deplete fish stocks and harm marine ...