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Chefs hunt and serve 'venomous' fish species capable of destroying ecosystems: 'They're invasive ... they're delicious'
Lionfish barbs contain venom, so anglers must exercise caution when handling them. However, they are not poisonous to eat.
10 most venomous animals in the US from rattlesnakes to jellyfish
Lionfish sting is extremely painful. Poison is administered in the form of injection upon piercing the skin of the predator ...
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Bite or be bitten: What is the difference between poison and venom?
Poison is different as there is no wound involved. It can be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin, inhaled or ingested,' he says. The venomous dorsal spines of a lionfish are used for ...
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Lionfish have invaded the Caribbean. Can we eat enough of them?
In the span of a few years, lionfish spread from the coast of the US to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The invasive species is devastating ecosystems, eating everything in its path.