Venomous and poisonous are two different terms. What does the term venomous refer to?
- Animals that inject venom
- Animals that are deadly when eaten
- Plants and animals that secrete venom and are harmful when touched
- All of these
Answer
The correct answer is A) Animals that inject venom.
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