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.

	venomous creatures	poisonous creatures
bite, stab, or sting
may use their toxic chemicals in mating

Explanation:

1. For "Can be deadly": The text says both venomous and poisonous creatures produce deadly toxic chemicals, so both columns get a check (or mark).
2. For "Bite, stab, or sting": The text states venomous creatures tend to bite, stab, or sting to inject toxins, while poisonous creatures are passive (don't use these methods), so only the "Venomous creatures" column gets a check.
3. For "May use their toxic chemicals in mating": The text gives the example of the venomous male platypus using toxin for mating, and there's no mention of poisonous creatures using toxins for mating, so only the "Venomous creatures" column gets a check.

Answer:

	Venomous creatures	Poisonous creatures
Bite, stab, or sting	✔️	❌
May use their toxic chemicals in mating	✔️	❌