Tempo and Mode of the Evolution of Venom and Poison in Tetrapods

Tempo and Mode of the Evolution of Venom and Poison in Tetrapods

Toxic weaponry in the form of venom and poison has evolved in most groups of animals, including all four major lineages of tetrapods. Moreover, the evolution of such traits has been linked to several key aspects of the biology of toxic animals including life-history and diversification. Despite this...

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Main Authors: Richard J. Harris, Kevin Arbuckle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
chemical weaponry
function
toxin acquisition
macroevolution
phylogenetic comparative method
reptiles
amphibians
birds
mammals
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/7/193

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