Velvet ants don't just have venom to protect themselves ... In the past, research has shown that peptides in venoms are responsible for the symptoms of pain caused by stings.

Ant venom research has gained significant attention in recent years due to the complex and diverse nature of ant venoms, which are rich in bioactive compounds. These venoms serve various ...

Over time their venoms have evolved to do specific jobs in the animals they ... male platypuses use their venomous spurs against their competition in the breeding season, tawny crazy ants use theirs ...