"Deadly Cone Snails Unveil New Venom Secrets"
Researchers at the University of Queensland have successfully reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium, revealing potential new venoms for drug development. The study found variations in the diet, behavior, and toxicity of cone snails throughout their lifecycle. Juvenile cone snails use a different cocktail of venoms than adult snails to kill their prey, and they primarily feed on polychaete worms. The researchers now have a sustainable system to study the life cycle and venoms of cone snails in a controlled environment.
