venom

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Chelicerates rely on grasping appendages, often associated with venom delivery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

We are always more afraid of something if it sounds like an artificial concoction rather than a natural product, even though asp venom and great white sharks are perfectly natural.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

But days after Rubin tweeted @FanaticsSucksin in November 2023 that he appreciated the feedback, the account morphed into @GearGoneWrong and it cut back on the venom directed at Fanatics and Rubin.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Mum Olga nodded, but she sent me a look of pure venom.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine