> ---------- > From: William Vannerson[SMTP:William_Vannerson@ama-assn.org] > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 1998 7:07 AM > To: apisto@majordomo.pobox.com > Subject: RE: species flock -Reply -Reply -Reply > > > > Nature abhors a vacuum and will fill opportunistic niches. If there's an > advantage to physical or behavioral trait in a given environment, the > fish, > or some other organism, will evolve or adapt. > That's why the livebearer, Hubbsinia turneri, is so interesting. It acts a lot like a 'lurking' predator, almost like an apisto in many characteristics of behaviour. AND they will only eat live food--they must capture/eat it; frozen or inactive foods are not taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!