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Briefing: Female aggression, not just mate choice, may speed mosquitofish speciation

Strategic angle: A study shows that female mosquitofish exhibit aggressive behaviors that contribute to behavioral isolation and speciation.

Editorial StaffMarch 11, 20261 min read

Research highlights the role of female aggression in mosquitofish populations.

Behavioral isolation is influenced by both mating choices and aggressive resistance.

Findings could reshape understanding of speciation processes in aquatic species.