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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap
ORGANISM(S): Tubastraea Coccinea
TISSUE(S): Neurotoxin
DISEASE(S): Inflammatory And Toxic Neuropathy
SUBMITTER: Malcolm Ward
LAB HEAD: Paul Long
PROVIDER: PXD015559 | Pride | 2020-05-14
REPOSITORIES: Pride
Kitahara Marcelo V MV Jaimes-Becerra Adrian A Gamero-Mora Edgar E Padilla Gabriel G Doonan Liam B LB Ward Malcolm M Marques Antonio C AC Morandini André C AC Long Paul F PF
Ecology and evolution 20200206 4
<i>Tubastraea coccinea</i> is an azooxanthellate coral species recorded in the Indian and Atlantic oceans and is presently widespread in the southwestern Atlantic with an alien status for Brazil. <i>T. coccinea</i> outcompete other native coral species by using a varied repertoire of biological traits. For example, <i>T. coccinea</i> has evolved potent venom capable of immobilizing and digesting zooplankton prey. Diversification and modification of venom toxins can provide potential adaptive ben ...[more]