F. Cortesi

Generation of the First Transgenic Line of the Iconic Coral Reef Fish Amphiprion ocellaris

This paper generates the first transgenic line of the clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris using the Tol2 transposon system, achieving a 2.7% transgenesis rate and confirming germline transmission.

Recurrent gene flow events shaped the diversification of the clownfish skunk complex

This study investigates the diversification mechanisms of the clownfish skunk complex, finding moderate ancestral gene flow and limited recent gene flow, with introgression and recombination disruption playing key roles.

Gene flow throughout the evolutionary history of a polymorphic and generalist clownfish

This study uses whole-genome data to show A. clarkii has a single species status with pervasive gene flow and color polymorphism not linked to population structure.

Anemonefish have finer color discrimination in the ultraviolet

This study assesses UV color discrimination in anemonefish using a novel LED display and finds that UV chromatic contrast improves color discrimination thresholds.

Multiple rod layers increase the speed and sensitivity of vision in nocturnal reef fishes

This study investigates the function of multibank retinas in nocturnal reef fishes, finding they enhance vision speed and sensitivity in both dim and bright light.

Extensive hybridisation throughout clownfishes evolutionary history

This study investigates hybridisation in clownfishes, finding multiple past hybridisation events that support its role in adaptive radiation.

Multiple ancestral and a plethora of recent gene duplications during the evolution of the green sensitive opsin genes (RH2) in teleost fishes

The paper investigates the evolutionary history of RH2 opsin genes in teleost fishes, finding multiple ancestral and recent duplications, losses, and conversions across 115 species.

Turning red to green repeatedly: ancient LWS duplications drive convergent visual tuning in teleost fishes

The paper identifies convergent evolution of green-sensitive LWS opsins in teleost fishes through genomic, structural, and expression analyses, showing repeated molecular and functional shifts toward green light sensitivity.

Visual gene expression reveals a cone to rod developmental progression in deep-sea fishes

The paper shows deep-sea fish larvae primarily express cone opsins, switching to rod opsins in adulthood, with some species retaining cone dominance throughout development.

Microhabitat partitioning correlates with opsin geneexpression in coral reef cardinalfishes (Apogonidae)

The paper examines how microhabitat use in cardinalfishes correlates with opsin gene expression and eye morphology, finding that habitat exposure influences opsin expression and eye size.

Neoteny in visual system development of the spotted unicornfish, Naso brevirostris (Acanthuridae)

The paper examines visual system development in the spotted unicornfish, finding that its visual system remains largely unchanged across developmental stages despite habitat and diet shifts.

Opsin gene evolution in amphibious and terrestrial combtooth blennies (Blenniidae)

This study examines opsin gene evolution in amphibious and terrestrial blennies, finding little sequence or expression variation despite environmental changes.

Vision using multiple distinct rod opsins in deep-sea fishes

The paper identifies multiple rod opsin expansions in deep-sea fish genomes, showing that some species use multiple rod opsins for vision in dim light.