Future Species from Invasive fish

[Fish Fanatic34]

Will invasive fish that have been spread throughout the world such as tilapia develop into new species that are more adapted to the waterways they invaded in the far future?

 

[MaloK]

Yes, it's highly likely that invasive fish species like tilapia will evolve into new, more adapted species over time.

If two populations of one species become geographically isolated from each other, they will evolve independently. and may accumulate enough genetic differences that they can no longer interbreed, leading to speciation.

 

[Sgooosh]

Will invasive fish that have been spread throughout the world such as tilapia develop into new species that are more adapted to the waterways they invaded in the far future?

i think they will in some way! many guppies introduced to other parts of the world are vastly different in coloration. maybe tilapia aren't as colorful but it is especially present in guppies

 

[GaryE]

Everything adapts and evolves. Introduced Tilapia are destroying native species at a terrifying clip, but eventually, they'll change and become new species. There are quite a few species under the banner of Tilapia already, btw, and quite a few species being introduced.
What they can't become is as diverse as what they destroy, although we can't blame them for the destruction. We did that.

 

[emeraldking]

It's already been said: They'll evolve into a new species or remain the same species but differ in phenotype. Too many of you the last remark may seem weird how I put t but keep in mind that phenotype can be different from genotype.

 

[Magnum Man]

makes me wonder about all the common plecos destroying environments in the Florida area??? thinking Lampreys, after they destroy suitable environments ( @CaptainBarnicles worst nightmare )

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