Prey Shifts Drive Venom Evolution in Cone Snails
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msae120
Abstract: Abstract Venom systems are complex traits that have independently emerged multiple times in diverse plant and animal phyla. Within each venomous lineage there typically exists interspecific variation in venom composition where several factors have been… read more here.
Keywords: cone snails; prey shifts; venom composition; variation ... See more keywords
Physiological and Evolutionary Changes in a Biological Control Agent During Prey Shifts Over Several Generations
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00971
Abstract: Biological control agents usually suffer from a shortage of target prey or hosts in their post-release stage. Some predatory agents turn to attacking other prey organisms, which may induce physiological and evolutionary changes. In this… read more here.
Keywords: control; physiological evolutionary; prey shifts; changes biological ... See more keywords