Diet Breadth Mediates the Prey Specificity of Venom Potency in Snakes

Venoms are best known for their ability to incapacitate prey. In predatory groups, venom potency is predicted to reflect ecological and evolutionary drivers relating to diet. While venoms have been found to have prey-specific potencies, the role of diet breadth on venom potencies has yet to be teste...

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Main Authors: Keith Lyons, Michel M. Dugon, Kevin Healy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/2/74