Biotoxin
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-003345
1. Poisons produced by and derived from the cells or secretions of a living organism, either plant or animal.
2. A toxic substance that is either produced by, or extracted from, living or dead bacteria, fungi, plants, or animals.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-003345 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | USGS Field Manual of Wildlife Disease Glossary; EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual - Chapter 9: Chemical and Biological Agents |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. Poisons produced by and derived from the cells or secretions of a living organism, either plant or animal.\n\n2. A toxic substance that is either produced by, or extracted from, living or dead bacteria, fungi, plants, or animals.",
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"USGS Field Manual of Wildlife Disease Glossary",
"EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual - Chapter 9: Chemical and Biological Agents"
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