Australian Tarantula Venom Contains Novel Insecticide against Agricultural Pests (IMAGE)

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Australian Tarantula Venom Contains Novel Insecticide against Agricultural Pests

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A new protein discovered in the venom of Australian tarantulas can kill prey insects that consume the venom orally.

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Margaret C. Hardy

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