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The Evolution of Fangs, Venom, and Mimicry Systems in Blenny Fishes.
Current biology : CB - 24 Apr 2017
Casewell Nicholas R, Visser Jeroen C, Baumann Kate, Dobson James, Han Han, Kuruppu Sanjaya, Morgan Michael, Romilio Anthony, Weisbecker Vera, Mardon Karine, Ali Syed A, Debono Jordan, Koludarov Ivan, Que Ivo, Bird Gregory C, Cooke Gavan M, Nouwens Amanda, Hodgson Wayne C, Wagstaff Simon C, Cheney Karen L, Vetter Irina, van der Weerd Louise, Richardson Michael K, Fry Bryan G
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Venom systems have evolved on multiple occasions across the animal kingdom, and they can act as key adaptations to protect animals from predators [1]. Consequently, venomous animals serve as models for a rich source of mimicry types, as non-venomous species benefit from reductions in predation risk by mimicking the coloration, body shape, and/or movement of toxic counterparts [2-5]. The frequent evolution of such...
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