Which is Not a Likely Reason for the Diversification of Lake

Question

Which is not a likely reason for the diversification of Lake Malawi cichilds?
A) Diet specialization
B) Habitat specialization
C) Polyploidy
D) Male competition for females
E) All of the above are reasons for the diversification.

Accepted Answer

Polyploidy has not been identified as a likely reason for the diversification of Lake Malawi cichlids, while the remaining options (A, B, and D) have been observed to contribute to their diversification.