Abstract
Venomous teeth are rare in fishes, which typically utilise spines for defence. A new study reveals the evolutionary origins of fangs and venom in the Nemophini blennies and shows that, in contrast to snakes and lizards, the fangs pre-date the venom.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | R295–R298 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Current Biology |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 24 Apr 2017 |
Profiles
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Martin Taylor
- School of Biological Sciences - Associate Professor in Molecular Ecology
- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation - Member
- Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas - Member
- Organisms and the Environment - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Research Centre Member, Academic, Teaching & Research