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venom

Poisonous fluid secreted by various animals, including some fishes.

Used in 26 species profiles

Allenbatrachus grunniens
Potamotrygon castexi
Potamotrygon falkneri
Potamotrygon henlei
Potamotrygon hystrix
Potamotrygon leopoldi

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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