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Concept information

Preferred term

venoms

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Poisonous animal secretions forming fluid mixtures of many different enzymes, toxins, and other substances. These substances are produced in specialized glands and secreted through specialized delivery systems (nematocysts, spines, fangs, etc.) for disabling prey or predator.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10560

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