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A Love Letter to the Ocean: Life, death and mating in the sea

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Venomous fish hunting strategy and effects of venom

The venomous fish uses a hunting strategy where they engulf their prey, then individually harpoon them with venom once inside their mouth. The venom contains peptides that target blood, brains, and membranes, disrupting the normal physiology of the prey. This causes a violent and disruptive effect in the prey's body by targeting molecular and cellular functions, leading to a state of shock and abnormal function.

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