Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 1MC
Summary Introduction

To describe:

How the researchers determine that tawny crazy ants use formic acid in their own venom to detoxify fire ant venom.

Concept introduction:

Defensive chemicals are those chemicals that are used by some of the animas to defend themselves by injecting a powerful acid or chemical into their attackers.

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