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Venom

The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest Weapon
By Eivind Undheim and Ronald Jenner
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Venom by Eivind Undheim and Ronald Jenner offers an intriguing exploration into the world of animal venoms, uncovering their astonishing complexity and diversity. The book delves into the fascinating role venoms play in nature, from defence to predation, as well as their potential applications in medicine and research. Readers are guided through captivating scientific discoveries and stories that illuminate the dynamic relationship between humans and venomous creatures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the natural world's complexities and want to explore the intriguing role venoms play in ecology, evolution, and medicine. It offers an insightful look into how these biological substances impact a wide range of interactions in nature, and might appeal to those interested in the hidden powers within the natural environment.

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When we enter the world of venom, we enter the realm of one of the most diverse, versatile, sophisticated, and deadly biological adaptations ever to have evolved on Earth.

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When we enter the world of venom, we enter the realm of one of the most diverse, versatile, sophisticated, and deadly biological adaptations ever to have evolved on Earth.

Since it first appeared in ancient jellyfish and sea anemones, venom has proved so effective that it has since evolved independently in dozens of different animal groups. The authors reveal the many unique methods by which venomous animals deliver their cocktail of toxins and how these disrupt the physiology of the victims.

Jenner and Undheim also consider how humans have learnt to neutralise venom's devastating effects, as well as exploit the power of venom in innovative ways to create new drugs to treat a variety of serious conditions. Fully illustrated throughout, this illuminating guide will appeal to all those with an interest in the wondrous world of venom.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486308378

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 582g

Pages: 192

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