'Fang'tastic: researchers report amphibians with snake-like dental glands
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Published in iScience · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers from Utah State University and Butantan Institute report the discovery of oral venom glands in amphibians, specifically caecilians. These glands, similar to those found in snakes, are thought to have evolved as an early defense mechanism against predators.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- 'Fang'tastic: researchers report amphibians with snake-like dental glands Utah State University · Jul 3, 2020 · first to report
- First evidence of snake-like venom glands found in amphibians Cell Press · Jul 3, 2020
- Venom glands similar to those of snakes are found for first time in amphibians Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo · Oct 1, 2020