Tentacle Morphological Variation Coincides with Differential Expression of Toxins in Sea Anemones

Tentacle Morphological Variation Coincides with Differential Expression of Toxins in Sea Anemones

Phylum Cnidaria is an ancient venomous group defined by the presence of cnidae, specialised organelles that serve as venom delivery systems. The distribution of cnidae across the body plan is linked to regionalisation of venom production, with tissue-specific venom composition observed in multiple a...

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Main Authors: Lauren M. Ashwood, Michela L. Mitchell, Bruno Madio, David A. Hurwood, Glenn F. King, Eivind A. B. Undheim, Raymond S. Norton, Peter J. Prentis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Actiniaria
venom
toxin expression
transcriptomics
ecology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/7/452

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