'Protovipers' and the Evolution of Snake Fangs

Changes leading to the evolution of the viperid fang involved lengthening of rear maxillary teeth and have usually been attributed to the adaptive value derived by providing for more effective venom injection. As an alternative interpretation, it is argued here that an initial factor favoring elonga...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Evolution 1979-03, Vol.33 (1), p.433-443
1. Verfasser:	Kardong, Kenneth V.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anatomy Evolution Jaw Maxilla Secretion Snakes Swallowing Teeth Toxicity Venoms
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