The Most Poisonous Animals on Earth

Which group of animals is considered the oldest venomous creatures?

• Snakes and lizards

• Scorpions and centipedes

• Cnidarians (like jellyfish and sea anemones)

• Spiders and bees

What is the main difference between venom and poison?

• Venom is always injected, while poison is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.

• Venom is produced by animals, while poison is found in plants.

• Venom affects the nervous system, while poison affects the circulatory system.

• Venom is always deadly, while poison is not.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Australian Box Jellyfish's venom?

• Respiratory failure

• Cardiac arrest

• Killing living tissue

• Increased blood clotting

What unique characteristic does the cone snail's venom possess?

• It causes immediate paralysis without pain.

• It is the world's fastest-acting venom and contains a painkiller.

• It only affects the digestive system.

• It can only pierce soft tissue, not wetsuits.