Centipede Venom Is A Cocktail Of Genetic Material Nicked From Bacteria And Fungi – IFLScience

If youre unfamiliar with centipedes, one thing you should know about them is theyre mean as hell. Magnificent, complex creatures sure, but a mobile ruler with venom and a temper does not a cuddle buddy make. As expert predators, they really wake up every day and choose violence, killing prey 15 times their weight (TW, dont click this link if you like rodents). Their venom is so effective that some centipedes in Venezuela can catch and kill flying bats that are far bigger than themselves.
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