Cone snails refer to a type of sea snails that have cone-shaped shells. These snails are known for their ability to hunt and capture prey using venomous stingers. Full definition
Nor did they find fish insulin in the venom of cone snails that prey on molluscs or worms. (sciencedaily.com)
What makes cone snail venom a uniquely useful treasure - trove of potential pharmaceuticals is the nature of the snails» attack. (discovermagazine.com)
Predatory cone snails such as this Textile Cone may move slowly, but their venom acts fast, paralyzing prey by interrupting nerve transmission to the muscles. (discovermagazine.com)