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How did venom evolve? | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Venom... it is a substance that many animals produce, including rattlesnakes, that helps them to survive by assisting with capturing their prey. Here, you will learn all about how ecology can influen...
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Evolution
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New Editor's Choice article: "Island biogeography and competition drive rapid venom complexity evolution across rattlesnakes" by Hirst et al.
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Most people go to Baja for the beaches. We went to find rattlesnakes. After 3 years, long boat rides, and a whole lot of venom, the results are finally published! USF article:
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What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution
USF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.
https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspx
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