Eucratoscelus constrictus
| Eucratoscelus constrictus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Suborder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Eucratoscelus |
| Species: | E. constrictus |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucratoscelus constrictus Gerstäcker, 1873 | |
Eucratoscelus constrictus is a species of venomous tarantulas commonly known as baboon spiders belonging to a family of Theraphosidae. They produce a venom that contains a group of neurotoxic peptides.[1]
References
- ↑ Windley MJ, Escoubas P, Valenzuela SM, Nicholson GM (2011). "A novel family of insect-selective peptide neurotoxins targeting insect large-conductance calcium-activated K+ channels isolated from the venom of the theraphosid spider Eucratoscelus constrictus". Mol Pharmacol 80 (1): 1–13. doi:10.1124/mol.110.070540. PMID 21447641.
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