A new study reveals plants, fungi, bacteria, protists, and even some viruses deploy venom-like mechanisms, similar to that of ...

Our comprehensive search suggests that venom delivery systems fully analogous to those of animals exist among plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and viruses. Thus, venomous organisms are far more ...

A new published study reveals plants, fungi, bacteria, protists, and even some viruses deploy venom-like mechanisms, similar to that of venomous ...

The common mechanical plant irritants include thorns, spines, glochids, trichomes, and sharp-edged leaves. Many chemical irritants have yet to be elucidated, but known culprits include calcium ...

These fish have unique adaptations that enable them to feed on the crown of thorns starfish and sea urchins, despite the protective spines of these prey. The triggerfish’s ability to prey on these ...

Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureLast week we focused on the shamrock plant and how important the clover leaf is to the ...

Chakra healing, using crystals, helps align energy centers within the body to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Crystals like red jasper, carnelian, citrine, rose quartz, blue ...

Veterinarians found that the arrow pierced his trachea and his esophagus. It came right up to his spine but luckily didn’t do any spinal damage. The surgeons carefully removed the arrow and ...

Lantana Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No The hairs on the leaves can cause contact dermatitis and minor skin irritation.

"I'm hoping that cooler heads prevail and that Congress grows the spine they're supposed to have," said Reykdal.

African Lily, Lily of the Nile Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Agapanthus lilies are of minimal toxicity to animals unless eaten in large quantities.

Jordan was undergoing treatment for what he had called “quite aggressive” cancer of the bladder and prostate which spread to his spine and pelvis. The family statement, published by rugby club ...