Natural Killers
Abstract
Snakes are well-known for producing highly toxic venoms, generally composed of multiple components in nature. Various other species – such as pufferfish, several South American frogs, and some spiders – also use chemicals that are extremely dangerous to humans, whilst a number of plants generate very toxic molecules, such as curare and strychnine.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
Immune Cell Function and Interaction
Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 121–131
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter