Question

The specialization of the pharyngeal jaws of cichlids for different diets represents a trade-off in function because ___________. See Section 41.2 (Page 858) . View Available Hint(s) The specialization of the pharyngeal jaws of cichlids for different diets represents a trade-off in function because ___________. See Section 41.2 (Page 858) . algae eating cichlids must swim faster crushing snails is only carried out by fish of the genus Labeotropheus cichlids in Lake Victoria are the only fish with pharyngeal jaws the more specialized pharyngeal jaws are for one diet, the less adapted they are for the ingestion of other foods

Answer 1

The correct answer is - the more specialized pharyngeal jaws are for one diet, the less adapted they are for the ingestion of other foods

Step-by-step explanation:

Pharyngeal jaws are also called throat jaws and are specific for the prey. These jaws have strong muscles and plastic or easy-to-modify teeth. If an organism has pharyngeal jaws specialized for a specific diet or prey it will have lesser chances to adapted well according to the new diet. For instance, pharyngeal jaws highly specialized for scale eating will not be able to adapt well if the fish ingests algae.