that are injected by a bite or sting to cause their effect‚ while other poisons are generally defined as substances absorbed through epithelial linings such as the skin or gut. Some poisons are also toxins‚ usually referring to naturally produced substances‚ such as the bacterial proteins that cause tetanus and botulism. A distinction between the two terms is not always observed‚ even among scientists. Animal poisons that are delivered subcutaneously (e.g. by sting or bite) are also called venom
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Butterfly cod What is a butterfly cod? Butterfly cods are spectacular fish with brilliant colouring and long defensive spiny fins. It is part of the scorpionfish family‚ but unlike other members of this family which often rely on camouflage for protection‚ they swim freely around coral reefs‚ leaving their venomous fins to give them 360 degree protection. They include the firefish (Pterois species) and lionfish (Dendrochirus species). What do they look like? Butterfly cod are characterised by
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for example eczema. Use gentle‚ fragrance-free cleansers and soaps. To prevent dry skin and rashes‚ apply sufficient amounts of moisturizer after bathing. Bug bites -The most common bug bites are from fleas‚ mosquitoes‚ wasps‚ or bees. -To avoid bug bites‚ apply an insect repellent which will help fast -Bites and stings are very common
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Help relieve osteoarthritis • Healing wounds‚ insect bites & stings • Ease asthma attacks • Relieves upset stomach • Treatment of urinary tract problems Preparation of Oregano Leaves: • Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half a cup three times a day for colds. • For the prevention of degenerative arthritis and general good health drink oregano decoction daily. • For Insect bites‚ wounds and stings‚ apply the leaves as a poultice or a compress directly
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Australia‚ is camouflaged in shades of desert browns and tans. The spikes on its body also help protect it from predators. Contents 1 Avoiding Danger 2 Escape Artists 3 Animal Armor 4 Bad Smells‚ Bad Tastes‚ and Powerful Poisons 5 Venomous Stings and Bites 6 Mimicry Fighting Back Glossary
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Army Ants | | | | | | There are over 200 known species of army ant‚ divided into New World and Old World types. All are members of the true ant family Formicidae. New World army ants belong to the subfamily Ecitoninae. This subfamily is further broken into two groups‚ Cheliomyrmex and the Ecitonini. The Ecitonini group contains three genera‚ Neivamyrmex‚ Nomamyrmex‚ Labidus‚ and Eciton‚ the genus after which the group is named (Brady‚ 2003‚ Tree of Life). The most predominant species
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altitude 3. You are also very hungry‚ so you decide to eat what appear to be edible berries. When performing the Universal Edibility Test what should you do? a. Do not eat for 2 hours before the test. b. If the plant stings your lip‚ confirm the sting by holding it under your tongue for 15 minutes. c. If nothing bad has happened 2 hours after
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There are multiple ways to get rid of gnats but this is just one efficient way. It doesn’t matter‚ gnats will always find some way to annoy people‚ and it’s understandable‚ but that’s apart of the way these little insects live. They may bite‚ they may not bite‚ they’re still extremely annoying. These insects do what they do‚ because they need ways to live. Food is a main factor‚ and they get that mainly from things we have. Those little insects cannot live off of themselves. They may need support
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Managing Pediatric Illness and Injury Recognising fractures and dislocations A fracture is the cracking or breaking of a bone and dislocations are where a bone has been displaced from the point in where it should be. There are different types of fractures with the most common being hairline and compound. Hairline fractures are where there is a very fine line between the segments of the bone that appears when x- rayed. The bone segments will remain in alignment and the fracture may not go fully
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First Aid TDA 2.2 2.1-Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. Common cold - Symptoms include: sneezing‚ runny nose‚ slight sore throat‚ occassional headaches and a temperature. Gastroenteritis(stomach bug) Symptoms include: Vomiting‚ temperature‚ diarrhoea(not on all occassions) and dehydration. Tonsillitis Symptoms include: A very sore throat‚ fever‚ aches including headaches/migraines. Scarlett Fever Symptoms include: Fever‚ loss of appetite‚ sore throat‚ pale
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