Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8649-6613
Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Jonathan Sylvester
Abstract
The study of monogamy in convict cichlids and what sets them apart from other fish is crucial for understanding why their mating behaviors differ, as these behaviors impact their survival. Despite the shared DNA and brain structure among most fish, convict cichlids exhibit uniquely distinct social behaviors. To ascertain why this is the case, a series of experiments were conducted to identify and compare the FGF gene expression in convict cichlid developmental stages to that of the zebrafish. The FGF morphogens FGF8b and FGF receptor 2 were chosen based on literature review, and the resulting gene expression patterns varied across embryonic stages, indicating a possible decrease in FGFr2 and an increase in FGF8b in convict cichlids compared to zebrafish.
Recommended Citation
Khan, Laiba, "Exploring the Developmental Basis of Monogamy: A Comparative Study of FGF Gene Expression in Convict Cichlids and Zebrafish." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2022.
https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/biology_hontheses/14
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