Science Advances· 2026Q1

The convergent evolution of the pelvic suction cup: A unique key innovation in spiny-finned fishes

Emily P. McFarland, Aline P. M. Medeiros, Carmen del R. Pedraza-Marrón, Lily C. Hughes et al.

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The pelvic suction cup, a fused adhesive structure in spiny-finned fishes, evolved independently at least three times over 100 million years, enabling adhesion in high-energy habitats and driving significant evolutionary shifts.

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Field: Mechanics of Materials

Mechanics of MaterialsEngineering