Venom
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-029641
1. A poisonous fluid produced by an animal that is transmitted by a bite or a sting. Venom is used to capture prey or as a means of defense.
2. Another name for a toxin delivered via a bite or sting.
3. Poisonous fluid produced by an animal that is transmitted by a bite or a sting. Venom is used to capture prey or as a means of defense.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-029641 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | Chesapeake Bay Glossary; EPA EV-Biological Substances-Animals-Animal Body Parts & Systems |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-029641",
"term": "Venom",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A poisonous fluid produced by an animal that is transmitted by a bite or a sting. Venom is used to capture prey or as a means of defense.\n\n2. Another name for a toxin delivered via a bite or sting.\n\n3. Poisonous fluid produced by an animal that is transmitted by a bite or a sting. Venom is used to capture prey or as a means of defense.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
"EPA EV-Biological Substances-Animals-Animal Body Parts & Systems"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/venom/"
}
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