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Frontiers in Cichlid Research: A History of Scientific Advancement

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The Behavior, Ecology and Evolution of Cichlid Fishes

Part of the book series: Fish & Fisheries Series ((FIFI,volume 40))

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This chapter summarizes 200 years of the study of cichlid fishes, ranging from the first descriptions of South American and African species in early natural histories to the work of twentieth-century biologists. The rise and influence of evolutionary theory and the development of new knowledge and techniques in the study of genetics are considered central influences in a variety of fields of research involving cichlids, including ecology, ethology, aquaculture, and fisheries. Significant developments and their historical context are considered in relation to the current state of a variety of cichlid research programs, showcasing the extent to which cichlids have become both model species in evolutionary biology and a crucial species in global food production.

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Acknowledgments

Regrettably, much valuable information is left out of a brief history spanning over two centuries. To adequately cover the work of the professional men and women and supporters outside academia who have been instrumental to the advancement of cichlid studies would be a much larger project. It is my hope that this introduction might serve as a resource for future endeavors. Without the guidance and help of Michael Osborne, Anita Guerrini, David Noakes, Maria Abate, and Tori Spence, this would not have been possible.

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McConnell, M. (2021). Frontiers in Cichlid Research: A History of Scientific Advancement. In: Abate, M.E., Noakes, D.L. (eds) The Behavior, Ecology and Evolution of Cichlid Fishes. Fish & Fisheries Series, vol 40. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2080-7_2

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