Science January 2021 PMID 33479150

Convergent evolution of pain-inducing defensive venom components in spitting cobras.

T D Kazandjian, D Petras, S D Robinson, J van Thiel, H W Greene, K Arbuckle, A Barlow, D A Carter, R M Wouters, G Whiteley, S C Wagstaff, A S Arias, L-O Albulescu, A Plettenberg Laing, C Hall

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The discussions contain multiple references to the evolutionary significance of spitting cobras, with posts noting how the ability to spit venom evolved independently in different lineages as a defense mechanism. Phrases like 'pumped to read this paper' and 'fascinating example of convergent evolution' highlight excitement and a strong connection to the topic, signaling how the language and tone used contribute to a vibrant exchange of ideas around the publication.

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The study examines how three different lineages of spitting cobras have independently developed the ability to spit venom as a defensive mechanism, showcasing convergent evolution in response to environmental pressures.
The research highlights the role of specific phospholipase A (PLA) toxins in these species, which enhance the effectiveness of existing venom components by activating pain receptors in mammals.
This case exemplifies how evolutionary changes can arise in separate lineages due to similar selective pressures, illustrating the complex relationship between diet, defense, and venom evolution in snakes.

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Convergent Evolution in Spitting Cobras' Venom Mechanisms

New research by Taline Kazandjian and Richard Harris illuminates how spitting cobras have independently evolved venom spitting as a defense, showcasing convergent evolution. The study highlights the role of…

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RT @_596_: そんなこんなでサックリ話していきましたが、こういうコブラもいるということですね。ポイズンガンの使い手ですね、きっと。あとは適当に論文置いておくので良ければどーぞ。引用元１：Convergent evolution of pain-inducin…

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Convergent evolution provides insights into the selective drivers underlying evolutionary change. Snake venoms, with a direct genetic basis and clearly defined functional phenotype, provide a model system for exploring the repeated evolution of adaptations https://t.co/AtvnykHBBQ https://t.co/VzGdZNxkaD

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Venom: made corrections ← Previous revision Revision as of 01:20, 31 August 2022 Line 31: Line 31: A recent study<ref name=Kazandjian>{{cite journal|last=Kazandjian|first=TD|title=Convergent evolution of pain-inducing defensive venom components in spitting c…

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@AdamRamsay "Like a predatory snake spitting venom" seems like a particularly apt metaphor given that that behaviour appears to have evolved specifically in order to blind/deter/incapacitate humans. https://t.co/RdJD9LZ7xT

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RT @phylophile: @SwanseaUni @swanscience Revisiting the coverage of our previous research (with @wolfgangwuster and @TheMCfarmer) for #Worl…

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RT @phylophile: @SwanseaUni @swanscience Revisiting the coverage of our previous research (with @wolfgangwuster and @TheMCfarmer) for #Worl…

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Kevin Arbuckle

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@SwanseaUni @swanscience Revisiting the coverage of our previous research (with @wolfgangwuster and @TheMCfarmer) for #WorldSnakeDay. See also a summary of an extension of this idea looking at defensive evolution of venom in spitting cobras: https://t.co/7O0ldLnOKp (paper here: https://t.co/8otgOJOa9C)

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If you spook a spitting cobra, it might literally shoot venom at your eyes! And it seems like our ancestors caused them to evolve this bizarre ability. https://t.co/mZw2bniVbs https://t.co/ONsGeoevAo

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Hogan

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Lots of news about spitting cobras recently. @AlongsideWild Just posted something the other day that got me curious about them, then this video just came up. Fun coincidence. https://t.co/XPaQg1BSF9

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Ross White-Chinnery

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TIL spitting cobras evolved independently three times. In each instance shortly after a certain genus of bipedal primates entered their neighborhood @SnakeDiscovery https://t.co/Wqh7PlEDH8 #snakes #snek #dangernoodle #cautionramen #heck

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RT @phytools_liam: More #phytools (& other) #Rstats plotting methods in this @TalineKaz et al. Lower EC50 value = more potent venom, so I t…

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Up-regulation of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) toxins, which potentiate the action of preexisting venom cytotoxins to activate mammalian sensory neurons and cause enhanced pain. Convergent evolution of pain-inducing defensive venom components in spitting cobras https://t.co/mXb9mhIoeJ

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表紙の論文。要旨見ると、毒を防御に用いるドクフキコブラの系統において、毒の組成がより哺乳類（捕食者）にとって痛みを感じさせるように変化してきた、といった内容？あとで読も。 Convergent evolution of pain-inducing defensive venom components in spitting cobras https://t.co/4jSk09KD6N

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［メモ］防御手段として毒を吐く行動は、コブラの中で3回独立して進化している。吐かれる毒の成分は哺乳類の感覚神経に作用し痛みを増大させるように収歛している/Convergent evolution of pain-inducing defensive venom components in spitting cobras https://t.co/fdkWuTvuzK

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Gratulerer med ny publikasjon i dag @EivindUndheim et al. «Convergent Evolution of Pain-Inducing Defensive Venom Components in Spitting Cobras» fra @biovitenskap @CEESUiO @unioslo_mn @UniOslo! https://t.co/DVnEYupsKv

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