Snake fangs: insights into evolution, palaeoclimate and biodesign

蛇牙：对进化、古气候和生物设计的见解

• 批准号: DP200102328
• 负责人: Prof Michael Lee
• 金额: $ 29.91万
• 依托单位: Flinders University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2020-04-03 至 2024-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP200102328
• 关键词: Snake; fangs; insights; into; evolution

This project aims to generate unprecedented insights into the fangs of venomous snakes, focusing on elapids (taipans, tiger snakes etc). We will examine fang shape diversity, correlation with behavior and ecology, evolutionary history, and biomechanical properties. Data will be collected using cutting-edge micro-CT technology and analysed using 3D geometric morphometrics, computer simulations, and advanced phylogenetic techniques. This should greatly improve understanding of the evolution of venom fangs in all snakes. Other benefits include a large 3D reference database allowing identification of fossil fangs, with applications for studies of past climates, and a characterisation of fang biomechanics, relevant to biodesign and biomimicry.

该项目旨在对毒蛇的尖牙产生前所未有的见解，重点是眼镜蛇（太攀蛇，虎蛇等）。 我们将研究尖牙形状的多样性，与行为和生态的相关性，进化历史和生物力学特性。将使用尖端的微CT技术收集数据，并使用3D几何形态测量学，计算机模拟和先进的系统发育技术进行分析。这将极大地提高对所有蛇类毒牙进化的理解。 其他好处包括一个大型的3D参考数据库，可以识别化石尖牙，用于研究过去的气候，以及与生物设计和仿生学相关的尖牙生物力学特性。