Diet Diversity in Carnivorous Terebrid Snails is Tied to the Presence and Absence of a Venom Gland

Predator-prey interactions are thought to play a driving role in animal evolution, especially for groups that have developed venom as their predatory strategy. However, how the diet of venomous animals influences the composition of venom arsenals remains uncertain. Two prevailing hypotheses to expla...

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Main Authors: Juliette Gorson, Giulia Fassio, Emily S. Lau, Mandë Holford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/2/108