Essays about: "cichlids"

Found 2 essays containing the word cichlids.

  1. 1. Spatial patterns in animal territoriality : competitive behaviour in a shell dwelling cichlid

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Samuel Malm; Ida Nordstrand; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural ecology; Edge effect; Neolamprologus Multifasciatus; Predation; Territoriality; Territory maintenance;

    Abstract : Sociality among animals is a common phenomenon which has both costs and benefits. More and more studies are published that uses shell dwelling cichlids as a proxy for other taxa because of their convenience when studying, unique evolution and large variety in species. READ MORE

  3. 2. Comparative analysis of endoparasitic helminths in Lake Tanganyikan cichlids: host body mass and social interaction as determinants of parasite load

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Christian Kwasi Owusu; [2013]
    Keywords : cichlids; parasites; phylogenetic comparative methods;

    Abstract : Parasites are an important component of every ecosystem, and their interactions with hosts can directly impact the fitness of the host organisms. Despite their significance, it is still largely unknown which host traits predispose a species to increased risk of parasite attack. READ MORE