An Economic Dilemma between Molecular Weapon Systems May Explain an Arachno-Atypical Venom in Wasp Spiders (<i>Argiope bruennichi</i>)

Spiders use venom to subdue their prey, but little is known about the diversity of venoms in different spider families. Given the limited data available for orb-weaver spiders (Araneidae), we selected the wasp spider <i>Argiope bruennichi</i> for detailed analysis. Our strategy combined...

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Main Authors: Tim Lüddecke, Björn M. von Reumont, Frank Förster, André Billion, Thomas Timm, Günter Lochnit, Andreas Vilcinskas, Sarah Lemke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/7/978