poison gland
Toxin-secreting organ
A poison gland is a specialized organ in certain animals that produces and secretes toxic substances, typically connected to a fang, stinger, or spine for delivery.
Snakes, spiders, scorpions, and some fish possess poison glands for defense or subduing prey.
The rattlesnake's poison glands are located behind its eyes.
Tube conveying fluid
- fangPointed predator tooth
- stingerVenom-injecting body part
- delivery systemMeans of conveying goods
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
Poison attacking neural tissue
- hemotoxinSubstance destroying blood cells
- cytotoxinAgent destroying cells
- cardiotoxinAgent harming cardiac tissue
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
Limbless scaled reptile
- spiderWeb-spinning arachnid
- scorpionStinging arachnid with pincers
- cone snailVenomous marine mollusk, 2-4 words
- platypusEgg-laying Australian mammal
Gila monster · centipede · jellyfish · stingray · lionfish · blue-ringed octopus · fire ant · wasp
Serum countering toxic bites
- envenomationInjection of animal poison
- snakebiteSerpent fang injury
- toxicologyScience of poisons
- milkingExtracting animal dairy fluid
serum · antivenin · treatment · anaphylaxis · necrosis · paralysis · symptom · bite wound
Conspicuous hues signaling unpalatability
- protectionGuarding against harm
- startle responseInvoluntary reaction to surprise
- chemical defenseToxic means of protection
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
duct
Tube conveying fluid
- fangPointed predator tooth
- stingerVenom-injecting body part
- delivery systemMeans of conveying goods
reservoir · lumen · epithelium
neurotoxin
Poison attacking neural tissue
- hemotoxinSubstance destroying blood cells
- cytotoxinAgent destroying cells
- cardiotoxinAgent harming cardiac tissue
snake
Limbless scaled reptile
- spiderWeb-spinning arachnid
- scorpionStinging arachnid with pincers
- cone snailVenomous marine mollusk, 2-4 words
platypus · Gila monster · centipede · jellyfish · stingray · lionfish · blue-ringed octopus · fire ant · wasp · bee
antivenom
Serum countering toxic bites
- envenomationInjection of animal poison
- snakebiteSerpent fang injury
- toxicologyScience of poisons
milking · serum · antivenin · treatment · anaphylaxis · necrosis · paralysis · symptom · bite wound · first aid
warning coloration
Conspicuous hues signaling unpalatability
- protectionGuarding against harm
- startle responseInvoluntary reaction to surprise
- chemical defenseToxic means of protection
poison glandmammary gland
Milk-secreting tissue structure
antidote · salivary gland · cure · immune system · antibody
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