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'''Venom''' is any [[biotoxin]] used by an [[animal]] for [[defense]] or [[hunting]]. Usually it is injected into the blood stream through a hallow [[fang]] like in [[snakes]] or a protrusion on the [[abdomen]] called a [[stinger]] common to many [[insects]]. There are many types of venom including: [[hemotoxins]], [[neurotoxin]], [[mycotoxin]], and [[phototoxin]]. Many of these can be deadly to [[humans]] without the administration of [[anti-venom]]. | '''Venom''' is any [[biotoxin]] used by an [[animal]] for [[defense]] or [[hunting]]. Usually it is injected into the blood stream through a hallow [[fang]] like in [[snakes]] or a protrusion on the [[abdomen]] called a [[stinger]] common to many [[insects]]. There are many types of venom including: [[hemotoxins]], [[neurotoxin]], [[mycotoxin]], and [[phototoxin]]. Many of these can be deadly to [[humans]] without the administration of [[anti-venom]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:21, July 18, 2008
Venom is any biotoxin used by an animal for defense or hunting. Usually it is injected into the blood stream through a hallow fang like in snakes or a protrusion on the abdomen called a stinger common to many insects. There are many types of venom including: hemotoxins, neurotoxin, mycotoxin, and phototoxin. Many of these can be deadly to humans without the administration of anti-venom.