Loose Leaf For Integrated Principles Of Zoology
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Author: Cleveland P Hickman Jr. Emeritus, Susan L. Keen, David J Eisenhour Professor PhD, Allan Larson, Helen I'Anson Associate Professor of Biology
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To discuss: The dangerous species of spiders found in the United States.
Introduction: Spiders belong to the Class Arachnida. The chelicerae in spiders are modified as fangs and usually have venom glands. However, their venom is usually harmless to humans.
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To discuss: The effect of venom of dangerous species of US spiders on the humans.
Introduction: All spiders have venom/poison glands that produce proteinaceous neurotoxins. The toxicity of spider venom varies with species and only a few species are dangerous to humans.
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