Venomous Animals and Their Toxins

Venomous Animals and Their Toxins by G. Habermehl.

Venomous Animals have been a threat to man at all times, in the warm and wilder regions more than in the temperate areas. People in especially dangerous regions know about these risks and live accordingly. However, with modern tourism and nearly unlimited travel oppor­ tunities more and more people...

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Main Author: Habermehl, G. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 1981.
Edition:1st ed. 1981.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Medical microbiology.
Biochemistry.
Pharmacy.
Pharmacology.
Zoology.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1 Coenlenterates, Cnidaria
  • 2 Mollusca (Molluscs)
  • 2.1 Lamellibranchiata (Mussels)
  • 2.2 Gastropoda (Snails, Slugs)
  • 2.3 Cephalopoda (Cuttlefishes, Squids and Octopuses)
  • 3 Arthropoda
  • 3.1 Arachnidae
  • 3.2 Myriapoda
  • 3.3 Hexapoda (Insects)
  • 4 Echinodermata (Echinoderms)
  • 4.1 Holothurioidea (Sea Cucumbers)
  • 4.2 Echinoidea (Sea Urchins)
  • 4.3 Asteroidea (Starfishes)
  • 4.4 Ophiuroidea (Brittle Stars, Serpent Stars)
  • 5 Pisces (Fishes)
  • 5.1 Poisonous Fishes
  • 5.2 Actively Venomous Fishes
  • 6 Amphibia (Amphibians)
  • 6.1 Anura (Frogs, Toads)
  • 6.2 Urodela (Newts, Salamanders)
  • 7 Reptilia (Reptiles)
  • 7.1 Elapidae
  • 7.2 Hydrophiidae (Sea Snakes)
  • 7.3 Viperidae (Vipers)
  • 7.4 Crotalidae (Pit Vipers, Rattlesnakes)
  • 7.5 Colubridae
  • 7.6 Heloderma (Gila Monsters)
  • 8 Therapeutic Use of Animal Venoms
  • 8.1 Snake Venoms
  • 8.2 Bee Venom
  • 8.3 Toad Venom
  • List of Institutes Which Produce Antivenins.

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