Defensins and the convergent evolution of platypus and reptile venom genes.
When the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) was first discovered, it was thought to be a taxidermist's hoax, as it has a blend of mammalian and reptilian features. It is a most remarkable mammal, not only because it lays eggs but also because it is venomous. Rather than delivering venom throug...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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