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venomous

Secreting venom; able to inflict a poisonous bite, sting or wound.

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Allenbatrachus grunniens
Brochis agassizii
Brochis amandajanea
Brochis ambiacus
Brochis arcuata
Brochis britskii

Related terms

Cnidaria
Phylum of aquatic organisms that includes the corals, jellyfishes, sea anemones, hydrae, etc., and characterised by possession of specialised venomous cells known as cnidocytes. Formerly included in the now-defunct phylum Coelenterata.
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.
venom
Poisonous fluid secreted by various animals, including some fishes.

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