Venomous Creatures of the West Pacific The terms venom and poison are often used interchangeably. Although both venomous and poisonous animals have potentially dangerous toxins in their bodies, the way that toxin is delivered differs. Venomous animals have an active delivery system and may use their toxin for protection or to help them catch food. Unlike poisonous animals, venomous animals store their toxin in venom glands. They inject their toxin into their predator or prey using fangs, pinchers, spines, or any other sharp body part that is hollow, grooved or breaks the skin to introduce venom. Poisonous animals have a passive delivery system and use their toxin for protection only. They store their toxin in their meat or skin. If someone or something eats the animal, the predator may get sick or even die. Most marine creature fall into two categories inv....

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