Venoms are one of the most convergent of animal traits known, and encompass a much
greater taxonomic and functional diversity than is commonly appreciated. This knowledge …

Sea anemones have been understudied as a source of peptide and protein toxins, with
relatively few examined as a source of new pharmacological tools or therapeutic leads. This …

Introduction: Animal venoms are complex chemical arsenals. Most venoms are rich in
bioactive peptides with proven potential as research tools, drug leads and drugs. Areas …

More than a century of research on sea anemone venoms has shown that they contain a
diversity of biologically active proteins and peptides. However, recent omics studies have …

Cnidarians represent one of the few groups of venomous animals that lack a centralized
venom transmission system. Instead, they are equipped with stinging capsules collectively …

This article provides a brief overview of the literature related to the chemical ecology of sea
anemones, focusing on their venom, and summarizing their bioprospecting potential. Sea …

Animal venom is a complex cocktail of bioactive chemicals that traditionally drew interest
mostly from biochemists and pharmacologists. However, in recent years the evolutionary …

Members of phylum Cnidaria are an ancient group of venomous animals and rely on a
number of specialized tissues to produce toxins in order to fulfil a range of ecological roles …

Siphonophores are complex colonial animals, consisting of asexually produced bodies
(zooids) that are functionally specialized for specific tasks, including feeding, swimming, and …

Snorkelers in mangrove forest waters inhabited by the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea
xamachana report discomfort due to a sensation known as stinging water, the cause of …