Electric Blue: Molecular Evolution of Three-Finger Toxins in the Long-Glanded Coral Snake Species <i>Calliophis bivirgatus</i>
The genus <i>Calliophis</i> is the most basal branch of the family Elapidae and several species in it have developed highly elongated venom glands. Recent research has shown that <i>C. bivirgatus</i> has evolved a seemingly unique toxin (calliotoxin) that produces spastic par...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/2/124 |