Question

use the text to compare and contrast venomous creatures and poisonous creatures.
although poisonous and venomous creatures both produce toxic chemicals that can be deadly, their reasons and methods for delivering these toxins are not the same. venomous creatures tend to bite, stab, or sting to inject their toxins. poisonous creatures are more passive. instead of injecting their toxins, poisonous creatures often line their skin with toxic chemicals. another creature must touch or eat the poisonous creature to feel the effects. poisonous creatures primarily use their poisons to defend themselves against predators. venomous creatures, however, use their venom for offense as well as defense, and they sometimes even use it for mating. the venomous male platypus, for example, paralyzes rival males by shooting a toxin out of barbs on his feet.

Explanation:

• "Can be deadly": Both venomous and poisonous creatures produce toxic chemicals that can be deadly, so both should check this box.
• "Bite, stab, or sting": Venomous creatures use these methods to inject toxins, while poisonous creatures don't, so only venomous checks this.
• "May use their toxic chemicals in mating": The text gives an example of a venomous creature (male platypus) using venom in mating, while there's no mention of poisonous doing so, so only venomous checks this.

Answer:

• Can be deadly: Venomous creatures (☑), Poisonous creatures (☑)
• Bite, stab, or sting: Venomous creatures (☑), Poisonous creatures (☐)
• May use their toxic chemicals in mating: Venomous creatures (☑), Poisonous creatures (☐)