venom ecotoxicology

Venom ecotoxicology studies how venom substances affect ecosystems, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. It examines how venom components may cause toxicity or harm beyond the target organism, potentially impacting survival, reproduction, and food webs. This field helps us understand the environmental risks associated with venom-producing species and how venom chemicals disperse, degrade, or accumulate in nature. Insights from venom ecotoxicology can inform conservation efforts, environmental safety, and the development of venom-based medicines while ensuring their use does not negatively affect ecosystems.