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Question
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which characteristic of cichlids enabled them in their evolutionary radiation?
extra set of lateral fins
enlarged gills
wider tail fin
second set of functioning jaws
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Brief Explanations
Cichlids are known for having a second set of functioning jaws (pharyngeal jaws) which allowed them to exploit different food - resources, contributing to their evolutionary radiation.
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Second set of functioning jaws