Cone Snail: The Venom Harpoon
Tropical ocean floors harbor beautiful but lethal marine snails with projectile weapons. The cone snail extends a proboscis containing a modified tooth that fires like a harpoon into passing fish. Its venom cocktail contains over 100 different toxins that paralyze prey instantly. Some species pack enough poison to kill humans within hours. Scientists study these complex venoms for potential painkillers stronger than morphine without addiction risks.Moray Eel: The Double-Jaw Striker