Phylogenomic reclassification of the world’s most venomous spiders (Mygalomorphae, Atracinae), with implications for venom evolution
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19946-2
Abstract: Here we show that the most venomous spiders in the world are phylogenetically misplaced. Australian atracine spiders (family Hexathelidae), including the notorious Sydney funnel-web spider Atrax robustus, produce venom peptides that can kill people. Intriguingly,… read more here.
Keywords: venomous spiders; venom evolution; phylogenomic reclassification; reclassification world ... See more keywords