Evaluating the Use of Chemical Weapons for Capturing Prey by a Venomous Mammal, the Greater Slow Loris (<i>Nycticebus coucang</i>)
Few mammals are venomous, including one group of primates—slow (<i>Nycticebus</i> spp.) and pygmy (<i>Xanthonycticebus</i> spp.) lorises. Hypotheses for the evolutionary function of venom in these primates include defense from predators or ectoparasites, communication or comp...
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MDPI AG
2024-05-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/10/1438 |