Acontia, a Specialised Defensive Structure, Has Low Venom Complexity in <i>Calliactis polypus</i>

Acontia, a Specialised Defensive Structure, Has Low Venom Complexity in <i>Calliactis polypus</i>

Phylum Cnidaria represents a unique group among venomous taxa, with its delivery system organised as individual organelles, known as nematocysts, heterogeneously distributed across morphological structures rather than packaged as a specialised organ. Acontia are packed with large nematocysts that ar...

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Main Authors: Hayden L. Smith, Peter J. Prentis, Scott E. Bryan, Raymond S. Norton, Daniel A. Broszczak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Actiniaria
acontia
phylogenetics
proteomics
toxin
venom
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/3/218

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