Ancient Venom Systems: A Review on Cnidaria Toxins
Cnidarians are the oldest extant lineage of venomous animals. Despite their simple anatomy, they are capable of subduing or repelling prey and predator species that are far more complex and recently evolved. Utilizing specialized penetrating nematocysts, cnidarians inject the nematocyst content or “...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/6/2251 |