Ancient habitat shifts and organismal diversification are decoupled in the African viper genusBitis(Serpentes: Viperidae)
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DOI: 10.1111/jbi.13578
Abstract: Aim: The expansion of open habitats during the mid-Miocene has been hypothesized as a driver of allopatric speciation for many African taxa. This habitat-dependent mode of diversification has been implicated in the shift from C3… read more here.
Keywords: habitat; diversification; bitis; open habitat ... See more keywords
Anti-Metalloproteases: Production and Characterization of Polyclonal IgG Anti-F2 Fraction Antibodies Purified from the Venom of the Snake Bitis arietans
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins15040264
Abstract: Bitis arietans is a medically important snake found in Sub-Saharan Africa. The envenomation is characterized by local and systemic effects, and the lack of antivenoms aggravates the treatment. This study aimed to identify venom toxins… read more here.
Keywords: bitis arietans; fraction antibodies; snake; bitis ... See more keywords