The role of epigenetics in life history evolution. KU Leuven
Adaptations and responses of organisms to cope with variation in environmental conditions have interested biologists for over a century. In this study, we focus on the annual killifish genus Nothobranchius. All species are endemic to temporary ponds native to the African continent. These fishes have evolved a wide array of adaptations to survive in this harsh environment. When their habitat is inundated, dormant eggs buried in the ...