Author: Qian Rui
Language: Chinese
1996; Hardcover;185x260mm;266

Venom is a means for hunting and self-defence in some marine and terrestrial animals. Each toxin has its unique biochemical structue, mode of action, and pronounced effect on the metabolism and biological functions of the intoxicated animal in a short period of time. Many animal venoms and their derived compounds are, or potentially, good drugs for curing certain diseases. This book discusses the morphology, habits, distribution, and evolution of major venomous invertebrates (coelenterates, echinodermata, mollusca, and arthropoda) and vertebrates (fishesm, amphibia, and reptilia); methods for isolating and purifying some of the components of venoms; structure and functions of toxin molecules; and the utilization of animal venom in medicine and biology. In addition, this book is also anto the treatment of envenomation.

Table of Contents

1. Invertebrates
(1) Sponge
(2) Annelida
(3) Coelenterates
(4) Echinodermata
(5) Mollusca
2. Arthropoda
(1) Myriapoda
(2) Arachnoidea
(3) Insecta
3. Vertebrates
(1) Fishes
(2) Amphibia
(3) Reptilia
(4) She Du
(5) Heloderma