A RNA-seq approach to identify putative toxins from acrorhagi in aggressive and non-aggressive Anthopleura elegantissima polyps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of venom in intraspecific aggression is uncommon and venom-transmitting structures specifically used for intraspecific competition are found in few lineages of venomous taxa. Next-generation transcriptome sequencing allows robust characterization of venom diversity and exploration of functionally unique tissues. Using a tissue-specific RNA-seq approach, we investigate the venom composition and gene ontology diversity of acrorhagi, specialized structures used in intraspecific competition, in aggressive and non-aggressive polyps of the aggregating sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Hexacorallia: Actiniaria: Actiniidae).

Results

Collectively, we generated approximately 450,000 transcripts from acrorhagi of aggressive and non-aggressive

SUBMITTER: Macrander J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4397815 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature