The genetics of venom ontogeny in the eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)

The same selective forces that give rise to rapid inter- and intraspecific divergence in snake venoms can also favor differences in venoms across life-history stages. Ontogenetic changes in venom composition are well known and widespread in snakes but have not been investigated to the level of unamb...

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Main Authors: Darin R. Rokyta, Mark J. Margres, Micaiah J. Ward, Elda E. Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-04-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3249.pdf