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Differences between poison and venom: An attempt at an integrative biological approach
Author(s) -
Jared Carlos,
Luiz MailhoFontana Pedro,
Maria Antoniazzi Marta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
acta zoologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.414
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 1463-6395
pISSN - 0001-7272
DOI - 10.1111/azo.12375
Subject(s) - venom , biology , context (archaeology) , perspective (graphical) , meaning (existential) , fish <actinopterygii> , epistemology , zoology , ecology , computer science , fishery , artificial intelligence , philosophy , paleontology
We discuss the use of the terms venom and poison, in the context of integrative biology, with particular emphasis on behaviour and natural history. Our purpose is to reach a broad scientific audience, especially that dedicated to zoology. The meaning of the two terms is reviewed from the secretory perspective, mainly focussed on the reptiles and amphibians. We justify the use of the two words, based on biological and behavioural differences.