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disease > poisoning > envenomization

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envenomization  

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  • Envenomation is the process by which venom is injected by the bite or sting of a venomous animal. Many kinds of animals, including mammals (e.g., the northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda), reptiles (e.g., the king cobra) spiders (e.g., black widows), insects (e.g., wasps), and fish (e.g., stone fish) employ venom for hunting and for self-defense. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-T0P8BVRC-5

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