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
Toxins from scratch? Diverse, multimodal gene origins in the predatory robber fly Dasypogon diadema indicate a dynamic venom evolution in dipteran insects
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DOI: 10.1093/gigascience/giz081
Abstract: Abstract Background Venoms and the toxins they contain represent molecular adaptations that have evolved on numerous occasions throughout the animal kingdom. However, the processes that shape venom protein evolution are poorly understood because of the… read more here.
Keywords: diadema; insects; evolution; venom evolution ... See more keywords