Publications by authors named "Pollyanna Fernandes Campos"
Biological specialization reduces the size of niche space while increasing efficiency in the use of available resources. Specialization often leads to phenotypic changes via natural selection aligning with niche space constraints. Commonly observed changes are in size, shape, behavior, and traits associated with feeding.
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- Few studies focused on the venom of Colubridae snakes, limiting understanding of their evolutionary toxin trends.
- Researchers examined the venom of Phalotris mertensi using advanced techniques like RNAseq and proteomics, identifying a diverse array of 21 protein types, including Kunitz-type proteins and metalloproteinases.
- The study highlighted the significance of verifying protein presence across species, revealing svLIPA as a true venom protein, and linking evolutionary trends in colubrid venoms to those in other venomous snakes, enhancing insights into reptile venom evolution.