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Why is it highly unlikely the adaptations seen in the killifish could occur in other species of

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Killifish are unique in that their species contains a lot more genetic diversity than most animals. The genetic mutations that allowed some to adapt were already present in these populations. Species that are less genetically diverse may not have the right molecular tools to adapt.

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