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Stefan-A · 03-12-2007, 11:15 PM

I'd use the wikipedia definition for now.

"Generally, a venom is defined as a biologic toxin that is injected to cause its effect while a poison is a biologic toxin which is absorbed through epithelial linings (either of the gut or through the skin)."

"poison (as used in most zoology and medicine texts)"

03-12-2007, 11:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 5,700 Country:	Re: New food item I'd use the wikipedia definition for now. "Generally, a venom is defined as a biologic toxin that is injected to cause its effect while a poison is a biologic toxin which is absorbed through epithelial linings (either of the gut or through the skin)." "poison (as used in most zoology and medicine texts)" __________________ Ophidia in herba.