To best understand the evolutionary history of an organism, one has to delve into the nitty gritty of its nucleic acids. Fortunately, anemonefishes have been investigated in considerable detail using molecular techniques, providing us with an intimate glimpse into their complex interrelationships. But no two studies ever seem to tell quite the same story, and there are often major discrepancies between what the DNA tells us and what we see in their biogeography. So let’s examine some of the major published works on Amphiprion and attempt to find consensus. Continue reading “Anemonefish Evolution — What Does The DNA Say?”