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Venom vs Poison (mander.xyz)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

From the Natural History Museum UK website -

The hallmark of venom is that it's introduced via a wound. It can be injected through a number of means, including teeth, a sting, spines or claws. 'Poison is different as there is no wound involved. It can be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin, inhaled or ingested,'