toxoglossa (Meaning)
toxoglossa (n.pl.)
A division of marine gastropod mollusks in which the radula are converted into poison fangs. The cone shells (Conus), Pleurotoma, and Terebra, are examples. See Illust. of Cone, n., 4, Pleurotoma, and Terebra.
Synonyms & Antonyms of toxoglossa
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toxoglossa Sentence Examples
- Toxoglossa snakes, also known as cone shells, possess highly modified teeth.
- The toxoglossan teeth of cone shells are used for harpooning and injecting venom into their prey.
- Toxoglossa species are venomous and can pose a significant threat to humans.
- The venom of toxoglossan snakes is a complex mixture of neurotoxins.
- The venom of toxoglossa is primarily used for immobilizing and subduing prey.
- Toxoglossa snakes often prey on fish, mollusks, and worms.
- The toxoglossan radula, a specialized feeding apparatus, is used to penetrate the prey's exoskeleton or skin.
- The toxin from toxoglossa snakes can cause a range of symptoms in humans, including pain, swelling, and paralysis.
- Some toxoglossa species, such as the geography cone, are particularly venomous and can be fatal to humans.
- Toxoglossa snakes are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
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A division of marine gastropod mollusks in which the radula are converted into poison fangs. The cone shells (Conus), Pleurotoma, and Terebra, are examples. See
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Toxoglossa snakes, also known as cone shells, possess highly modified teeth.
The toxoglossan teeth of cone shells are used for harpooning and injecting venom into their prey.
Toxoglossa species are venomous and can pose a significant threat to humans.
The venom of toxoglossan snakes is a complex mixture of neurotoxins.
