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. 2021 Dec 8;72(3):254–266. doi: 10.1093/biosci/biab117

Table 1.

Troglomorphic traits.

Constructive traits Regressive traits
Morphology Head or limb elongation and flattening, olfactory system, inner ear, taste buds, lateral line system Eye loss, depigmentation, limb reduction, digit loss, reproductive anomalies
Physiology Starvation resistance Weakened circadian rhythm, lower metabolic rate
Behavior Feeding habits Loss of aggressive behavior or complex social behaviors
Life history Increased offspring size, longevity Reduced clutch or litter size