Qualitative and Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Venoms from Mexican Rattlesnakes

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  Qualitative and Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Venoms from Mexican Rattlesnakes Abstract Despite the vast biodiversity of Mexican vipers, venom of endemic species has been barely studied. Here we analyzed the venom composition of three endemic species of rattlesnakes: Crotalus aquilus , C. triseriatus , and C. ravus . We used quantitative chromato-mass-spectrometry and compared venoms with C. molossus , a species commonly found in North America, in a comparative and phylogenetic framework. In total, we identified 165 proteins grouped in 19 main protein families, consistent with previous reports for viperid venoms. In C. aquilus and C. triseriatus , the most predominant protein-family type was Serine Proteases, and in C. triseriatus and C. molossus it was Snake Venom Metalloproteases. The Label-free quantification revealed a high proportion of Snake Venom Metalloproteases in C. aquilus , C. triseriatus , and C. molossus , reaching 28–47% of the total venom. In contrast, in ...

On ten unavailable and thirty-four dubious names for spiders (Araneae) from India

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On ten unavailable and thirty-four dubious names for spiders (Araneae) from India

Ten names for spiders from India, currently recognised as valid by the World Spider Catalog (2024), are shown to be unavailable. Thirty-four spider names which available, but which instead present taxonomic problems are treated as nomina dubia.

Many thanks to Danni Sherwood for reaching out with this publication, and updates. 

Sherwood, Danniella & Caleb, John. (2024). On ten unavailable and thirty-four dubious names for spiders (Araneae) from India. Revista Ibérica de Aracnología. 44. 113-118.