An EU team studied the evolution and genetics of three groups of Myanmar's freshwater fish. Work showed the snakeheads to be more diverse than previously thought, introduced the relationship among earthworm eels, and dated population separations.
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is located on Asia's Indian Ocean coast. The location straddles two of the world's largest river systems, making Myanmar ideal for the study of economically important freshwater fish species.
Further details: Freshwater fish of Myanmar