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An adaptive explanation for the horse-like shape of seahorses [PDF]
, 2011 The body shape of seahorses resembles the head and neck of horses because of their curved trunk, their ventrally bent head and their long snout. Seahorses evolved from ancestral, pipefish-like species, which have a straight body.
Ferry, L., Roos, G., Van Wassenbergh, S.
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Feeding ecology of pipefish species inhabiting Mediterranean seagrasses
Mediterranean Marine Science, 2020 Pipefish are a vulnerable and diverse group of ichthyofauna tightly associated to seagrass meadows, key habitats in shallow marine areas. Despite of their charismatic role, main ecological features, habitat and diet of this group remain largely unknown. This study focuses on assessing pipefish habitat and feeding preferences including different hosting
JULIA CASTRO-FERNÁNDEZ +4 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 11, November 2025.We document novel interspecific associations of the endangered Atlantic chupare stingray (Styracura schmardae) in Caribbean sandy‐bottom habitats. Observations include nuclear–follower interactions with needlefish (Strongylura marina) and hitchhiking by sharksuckers (Echeneis naucrates), revealed through direct in situ records and citizen science data ...
Gustavo F. de Carvalho‐Souza +2 more
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Ichthyological Bulletin of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology; No. 44 [PDF]
, 1981 Dawson, C.E. 1981. Review of the Indo-Pacific Pipefish Genus Doryrhamphus Kaup (Pisces: Syngnathidae), with Descriptions of a New Species and a New Subspecies. Ichthyological Bulletin of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology, No.
Dawson, C E (Charles E.), 1922-
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Evolutionary ecology of pipefish brooding structures:embryo survival and growth do not improve with a pouch [PDF]
, 2016 For animals that reproduce in water, many adaptations in life-history traits such as egg size, parental care, and behaviors that relate to embryo oxygenation are still poorly understood. In pipefishes, seahorses and seadragons, males care for the embryos
Anderson M. J. +8 more
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The evolutionary origins of Syngnathidae: pipefishes and seahorses
Journal of Fish Biology, 2011 Despite their importance as evolutionary and ecological model systems, the phylogenetic relationships among gasterosteiforms remain poorly understood, complicating efforts to understand the evolutionary origins of the exceptional morphological and behavioural diversity of this group.
Wilson, A. B., Orr, J. W.
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Male mate‐choice copying: a neglected aspect of sexual selection
Oikos, Volume 2025, Issue 11, November 2025.Mate‐choice copying occurs when the choices of others influence an individual's mating preferences. While this behavior has been observed across various species, most research has focused on female copying behavior. However, male mate‐choice copying warrants independent attention due to the distinct benefits and costs it entails for males compared to ...
Kimberley Hanna +2 more
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An evaluation of Northern Florida Bay as a nursery area for red drum, Sciaenops ocellatus, and other juvenile and small resident fishes. [PDF]
, 2002 Red drum is one ofthe most popular species sought by anglers in Florida Bay, yet juveniles are rarely encountered. We evaluated Florida Bay as a nursery area for red drum by sampling for recently-settled late larvae in basin areas within the bay with an ...
Cheshire, Robin T. +2 more
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Journal of Animal Ecology, Volume 94, Issue 11, Page 2220-2239, November 2025.Our study investigates inbreeding avoidance mechanisms at the gamete level in domesticated Atlantic salmon using sperm motility traits assessments, fertilisation trials, and paternity analysis under competitive conditions. We demonstrate that ovarian fluid from sibling females reduces sperm motility traits and fertilisation rates but found no ...
Marco Graziano +7 more
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PLoS ONE, 2012 Extreme climate events such as heat waves are expected to increase in frequency under global change. As one indirect effect, they can alter magnitude and direction of species interactions, for example those between hosts and parasites.
Susanne H Landis +3 more
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