The Significance of Comparative Genomics in Modern Evolutionary Venomics
Venoms evolved convergently in diverse animal lineages as key adaptations that increase the evolutionary fitness of species which are manifold employed for defense, predation, and competition. They constitute complex cocktails of various toxins that feature a broad range of bioactivities. The majori...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2019.00163/full |