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All Reptiles Venomous Endangered Sequenced Genomes Conservation Priority Model Organisms

Snakes (Serpentes)

Elongated, legless carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes. With over 3,900 species, they display remarkable genetic adaptations for specialized feeding, locomotion, and sensory systems.

King Cobra

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

Venomous Endangered Genome: 1.8Gb

The world's longest venomous snake with specialized neurotoxic venom genes. Notable for its intelligence and complex venom composition.

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Black Mamba

Black Mamba

Dendroaspis polylepis

Venomous Fastest Genome: 1.7Gb

Africa's most feared snake with potent neurotoxic venom. Genes for dendrotoxins show rapid evolutionary adaptation.

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Crocodiles (Crocodylidae)

Semi-aquatic archosaurs with ancient genomes showing remarkable stability. Their DNA contains clues to dinosaur evolution and exceptional regenerative capabilities.

Saltwater Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Largest Marine Genome: 2.3Gb

The largest living reptile with a genome showing ancient archosaur features. Notable for antimicrobial peptide genes in its blood.

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Turtles (Testudines)

Ancient reptiles with slow evolutionary rates. Their genomes show exceptional longevity markers and temperature-dependent sex determination systems.

Galápagos Tortoise

Galápagos Tortoise

Chelonoidis nigra

Long-lived Giant Genome: 2.2Gb

Famous for extreme longevity with unique DNA repair mechanisms. Genome shows adaptations for island gigantism.

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Geckos (Gekkonidae)

Diverse lizards with remarkable adhesive capabilities. Their genomes reveal innovations in adhesion proteins, regeneration, and color change.

Tokay Gecko

Tokay Gecko

Gekko gecko

Adhesive Vocal Genome: 2.5Gb

Large gecko with sequenced genome revealing beta-keratin genes responsible for toe pad adhesion.

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