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- Dictionaryvenomous/ˈvɛnəməs/
adjective
- 1. (of an animal, especially a snake) secreting venom, or capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting: "a leading expert on venomous snakes" Similar Opposite
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2 days ago · Venom is a remarkable innovation found across the animal kingdom, yet the evolutionary origins of venom systems in various groups, including spiders, remain enigmatic. Here, we investigated the ...
3 days ago · Gila monster, one of two species of North American venomous lizards in the genus Heloderma of the family Helodermatidae. The Gila monster was named for the Gila River basin and occurs in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
4 days ago · Poison is eaten, inhaled, or touched. Venom comes in through bites or stings that puncture the skin. “You have my permission to correct the next person who tells you a snake is poisonous!” she...
4 days ago · While night snakes are venomous, they generally pose no threat to humans. Venomous Snakes In Arizona. Arizona has the most venomous snakes of any state. Most of the venomous snakes in Arizona are rattlesnakes. Anytime you are camping, hiking, or just doing work outdoors in Arizona, you’ll want to be aware of the snakes that pose more of a ...
3 days ago · For decades, people have spread the rumor that daddy-long-legs are the most venomous spider. But the spiders’ venom isn’t strong enough to hurt people.
5 days ago · The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines hazardous waste as a type of waste that presents a potential danger to human health or the environment either at present or in the future. It can come in many forms, including liquids, solids, and gases. Hazardous wastes are usually generated from industrial processes.
2 days ago · Oxygen toxicity is a condition resulting from the harmful effects of breathing molecular oxygen ( O. 2) at increased partial pressures. Severe cases can result in cell damage and death, with effects most often seen in the central nervous system, lungs, and eyes.
