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OverviewThe first comprehensive volume exclusively on marine cone snails, this book provides descriptions of over 100 species of hazardous marine snails along with their biological and ecological characteristics; the characteristics of conotoxins; information on cone snail injuries and their treatment along with prevention measures; and the therapeutic and medicinal value of conotoxins, including as a powerful nonaddictive painkiller, an epilepsy drug, and more. Over 275 color illustrations accompany the text for easy identification. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ramasamy Santhanam (Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA)Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc. Imprint: Apple Academic Press Inc. Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781774636077ISBN 10: 1774636077 Pages: 408 Publication Date: 31 March 2021 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Snails. Profile of Venomous Marine Snails. Conotoxins. Envenomation of Cone Snails. Therapeutic Uses of Cone Snail Venoms. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationSanthanam, Ramasamy|| Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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