Puffer fish are poisonous but not venomous, while rattlesnakes are venomous but not poisonous. Both use toxins differently — poisons harm when ingested or touched, venoms when injected. These toxins not only pose deadly risks but have also inspired medical advances, from blood pressure drugs to painkillers and diabetes treatments. Understanding these differences is key to both safety and innovation.
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