Mediterranean Jellyfish Venoms: A Review on Scyphomedusae
The production of natural toxins is an interesting aspect, which characterizes the physiology and the ecology of a number of marine species that use them for defence/offence purposes. Cnidarians are of particular concern from this point of view; their venoms are contained in specialized structures–t...
Main Authors: | Gian Luigi Mariottini, Luigi Pane |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-04-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/8/4/1122/ |
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