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Trivia # 273: Venom from sea anemones

18 February, 2015
Toxicological Trivia from February 18, 2015: In the Trivia # 230 we mentioned that sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria. They are named for the anemone, a terrestrial flower.  Sea anemones use venomous stinging tentacles to stun their prey, but one component of that venom is being used by researchers to treat the debilitating effects of:a) Multiple Sclerosis;b) Botulism;c) Tetanus.
Trivia # 273: Venom from sea anemones
Anémona en Oceanario de Lisboa
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