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Deadly

Deadly

1. Capable of causing death; mortal; fatal; destructive; certain or likely to cause death; as, a deadly blow or wound.

2. Aiming or willing to destroy; implacable; desperately hostile; flagitious; as, deadly enemies. Thy assailant is quick, skillful, and deadly. (Shak)

3. Subject to death; mortal.

(Science: botany) deadly nightshade, a poisonous plant; belladonna. Of an instrument of certain death; deadly poisons; lethal weapon; a lethal injection.


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venomus animal job

Obviously you have to face the risks dealing with such DEADLY animals, huh? yay, their bites are deadly for sure. Good luck if you really want that kind of job. ;)

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by mcar
Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:08 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: venomus animal job
Replies: 7
Views: 959

venomus animal job

zookeeper who only takes care of deadly animals? or perhaps venomous snakes expert?? Or apply for a job at The Animal Planet??? (I mean take videos or photos of venomous animals)

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by alison
Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:31 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: venomus animal job
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Views: 959

Why bother conserving species?

... nice to look at are less important in the scheme of things. Brightly colored animals and flowers that many may think are attractive are often deadly to eat. Conservation of lifeforms is a simple concept. The planet needs eaters and the eaten. Planters and the pollinators. The weeders, and ...

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by MichaelXY
Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:43 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why bother conserving species?
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Views: 466

Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... you are actually trying to treat! Once you treat the symptoms and you feel no pain, you don't probe further...that's when the situation can get deadly. When your body is in pain, there is an underlying cause. Treating only the symptoms can be dangerous. For MichaelXY, who tries to downplay and ...

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by Jennuan
Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:44 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Replies: 254
Views: 404089

Are We Still Safe?

... experts, still the product isn't that safe any longer. We continue researching and making endeavors to find out the best cure for cancer and any deadly or debilitating disease; however, how sure are we that even the small things that enter our system are safe?

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by mcar
Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:01 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Are We Still Safe?
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Views: 483
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