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venom

Poisonous fluid secreted by various animals, including some fishes.

Used in 26 species profiles

Akysis hendricksoni
Akysis longifilis
Akysis maculipinnis
Akysis portellus
Akysis prashadi
Akysis pulvinatus

Related terms

sting
Sharp, pointed, piercing organ normally formed from a modified spine and secreting venom from glands at its base when present in fishes; the act of stinging; the wound or pain caused by stinging.
venomous
Secreting venom; able to inflict a poisonous bite, sting or wound.

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