Crinoid Cling Fish (Discotrema crinophilum)

𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙬𝙞𝙣'𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution posits that species change over time through natural selection, where organisms with beneficial traits survive and reproduce. Over time, this leads to new species.

The Crinoid Cling Fish (Discotrema crinophilum) is a fascinating example.

This fish has specialised suckers to cling to crinoids and can change their colouration to blend in with their host, offering protection from predators. These traits evolved because they increased the chances of survival and reproduction, illustrating natural selection.

This series of photos show its suckers and colour adaptation.