Cabinet of Curiosities: Venom Systems and Their Ecological Function in Mammals, with a Focus on Primates

Cabinet of Curiosities: Venom Systems and Their Ecological Function in Mammals, with a Focus on Primates

Venom delivery systems (VDS) are common in the animal kingdom, but rare amongst mammals. New definitions of venom allow us to reconsider its diversity amongst mammals by reviewing the VDS of Chiroptera, Eulipotyphla, Monotremata, and Primates. All orders use modified anterior dentition as the venom...

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Main Authors: Johanna E. Rode-Margono, K. Anne-Isola Nekaris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Nycticebus
primates
Chiroptera
Eulipotyphla
Monotremata
venom delivery system
evolution
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/7/2639

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