News: snakes
Speedy new species of snake uncovered in Australia
A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, the South Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum.
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Island tiger snakes’ skulls adapt to eat large sea bird chicks
A study by researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no change.
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Researchers find the snake clitoris
An international team of researchers, led by the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind study.
Sea snakes show their sensitive side to court potential mates
Decades of research has revealed the remarkable morphological adaptations of sea snakes to aquatic life, which include paddle-shaped tails, salt-excreting glands, and the ability to breathe through their skin.
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Evolution of colour vision in sea snakes
New research has revealed the evolution of colour vision in front-fanged snakes following their transition from terrestrial to fully marine environments, and for the first time, provided evidence of where, when and how frequently the species have adapted their ability to see in colour. The research suggests sea snakes’ vision has been modifying genetically over millions of generations, enabling them to adapt to new environments and meaning they can continue to see prey – and predators – deep below the sea surface.
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