The Toxins of Nemertean Worms

Most ribbon worms (phylum: Nemertea) are found in marine environments, where they act as predators and scavengers. They are characterized by an eversible proboscis that is used to hunt for prey and thick mucus covering their skin. Both proboscis and epidermal mucus mediate toxicity to predators and...

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Main Authors: Ulf Göransson, Erik Jacobsson, Malin Strand, Håkan S. Andersson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/2/120