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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > bodily secretions and exudates > venoms > snake venoms
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > bodily secretions and exudates > venoms > snake venoms
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > bodily secretions and exudates > venoms > snake venoms
Preferred Term:

snake venoms

Definition:
Solutions or mixtures of toxic and nontoxic substances elaborated by snake (Ophidia) salivary glands for the purpose of killing prey or disabling predators and delivered by grooved or hollow fangs. They usually contain enzymes, toxins, and other factors.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
venoms
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/299020
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