Knowra Venom Venom Venom is a biologically produced mixture of toxins delivered into another organism through a specialized mechanism, such as a fang, stinger, or harpoon.
Venom delivery : The transfer of venom into another organism through a specialized anatomical structure or behavior. Fangs, stingers, and other delivery structures determine where and how venom enters.
Toxin : A poisonous substance produced by a living organism. Venom is one delivery-defined form of toxin exposure.
Envenomation : Poisoning caused by venom entering the body through a bite, sting, or similar delivery mechanism. This is the clinical condition produced when venom is delivered to a person.
Poison : A substance that can cause harm when absorbed, inhaled, ingested, or otherwise taken into the body. Poisonous organisms harm through exposure; venom is actively delivered.
Neurotoxin : A toxin that disrupts the function of neurons or the nervous system. Many venoms disable prey by interrupting nerve signaling.
Peptide : A molecule made of a short chain of amino acids. Many venom components are peptides that bind specific biological targets.
Snakebite : A bite from a snake, which may inject venom depending on the species and circumstances. Snakebite is a major cause of venom-related illness and death worldwide.
Venomous animal : An animal that injects toxins into another organism through a specialized delivery structure. The animal’s delivery apparatus is what makes its toxin use venomous.
Hemotoxin : A toxin that damages blood cells, blood vessels, or the processes of blood clotting. Some venoms cause bleeding or tissue injury by disrupting blood and vessels.
Protein : A molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids folded into functional structures. Enzymes and other protein toxins make up many complex venoms.
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