Mad, bad and dangerous to know: the biochemistry, ecology and evolution of slow loris venom
Only seven types of mammals are known to be venomous, including slow lorises (Nycticebus spp.). Despite the evolutionary significance of this unique adaptation amongst Nycticebus, the structure and function of slow loris venom is only just beginning to be understood. Here we review what is known abo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SciELO
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992013000100203&lng=en&tlng=en |