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Evolutionary Ecology of Fish Venom: Adaptations and Consequences of Evolving a Venom System toxins Review Evolutionary Ecology of Fish Venom: Adaptations and Consequences of Evolving a Venom System Richard J. Harris 1,* and Ronald A. Jenner 2,* 1 Venom Evolution Lab, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia 2 Department of Life Sciences, the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK * Correspondence: [email protected] (R.J.H.); [email protected] (R.A.J.) Received: 14 December 2018; Accepted: 18 January 2019; Published: 22 January 2019 Abstract: Research on venomous animals has mainly focused on the molecular, biochemical, and pharmacological aspects of venom toxins. However, it is the relatively neglected broader study of evolutionary ecology that is crucial for understanding the biological relevance of venom systems. As fish have convergently evolved venom systems multiple times, it makes them ideal organisms to investigate the evolutionary ecology of venom on a broader scale. This review outlines what is known about how fish venom systems evolved as a result of natural enemy interactions and about the ecological consequences of evolving a venom system. This review will show how research on the evolutionary ecology of venom in fish can aid in understanding the evolutionary ecology of animal venoms more generally. Further, understanding these broad ecological questions can shed more light on the other areas of toxinology, with applications across multiple disciplinary fields. Keywords: evolution; ecology; fish; venom; evolutionary ecology; coevolution; natural enemy interactions; ecological niche; aposematism; mimicry Key Contribution: This is a comprehensive review of the evolutionary ecology of venomous fish. It discusses the consequences and adaptations associated with the evolution of venom systems in fish. 1. Introduction Animal venoms have been the subject of much research, particularly in reptiles, arachnids, insects, and cone snails [1–6]. The biological activity of venom components and their characterisation have been at the forefront of toxinology for many years. This has led to some ground-breaking biochemical, genetic, evolutionary, and pharmacological discoveries [7–10]. In contrast, the evolutionary aspects of venom, particularly their evolutionary ecology, remain poorly studied. Investigating the evolution of venomous traits in the context of their ecology can answer many questions about how and why venom systems have evolved and shed light on the adaptive value and ecological implications of evolving a venom system. Venom systems play a vital role as key fitness components that facilitate survival and reproductive success. Yet, traits relevant to understanding the evolutionary ecology of venom systems, including their morphology, the behaviour of venomous organisms, the presence and nature of aposematic, and mimetic traits, as well as the niche spaces and life histories of venomous species all deserve more detailed investigations across a broader range of venomous species. Venomous fish have been relatively poorly studied, both with respect to the composition and evolution of their venoms [11–13]. The focus of this review is to summarize what is known about the evolution of fish venoms considered from an ecological perspective and, where possible, to place it in the context of the evolutionary ecology of other venomous/toxic taxa. 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