Reef fish in different oceans often develop similar color patterns because evolution explores the same set of biological possibilities.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The colorful riot of a coral reef might seem chaotic, but new ...

Why does a Caribbean angelfish sometimes resemble its Indo-Pacific cousin, even though they have never lived in the same ...

A new study links grazing halo patterns in coral reefs, as well as those in other patchy habitats, to the spatial patterns of the shelter habitat itself. The researchers found that grazing halos are ...

Visual signals, such as color patterns are an important communication medium for anemonefish. Researchers from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have recently elucidated how the patterns on ...

Scientists have solved the mystery of why some closely-related species of an iconic reef fish have vastly different colour patterns, while others look very similar. Innovative research led by ...