Scientists found that plants, fungi, and microbes use venom-like methods to protect themselves, attack rivals, or survive.

Venom isn’t just a feature of some animals; it’s found across the living world, from plants and fungi to bacteria and viruses, says a new study. Lead author William Hayes, an ecologist at Loma ...

A new study reveals plants, fungi ... show that reliance on venom for solving problems like predation, defense, and competition is far more widespread than previously recognized. "Venomous animals ...