Animal
Insect
Solenopsis invicta(fire ant)
Fire ants bite only to get a grip of its prey/victim and then sting (from the abdomen) and inject a toxic alkaloid venom called solenopsin,unlike many other ants, which bite and then spray acid on the wound. Humans find this a painful sting, It can be related to a burn—hence the name fire ant—and the after effects of the sting can be deadly to sensitive individuals. The venom is both insecticidal and antibiotic.
Plants
Cocos nucifera
When they immature are known as tender-nuts or jelly-nuts and may be harvested for drinking.Coconuts are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of "water" . When mature they still contain some water and can be used as seednuts or processed to give oil from the kernel, charcoal from the hard shell and coir from the fibrous husk. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and frying;soaps and cosmetics is widely produced from coconut oil . The clear liquid coconut water can be used to create alcohol, within is also a refreshing drink.Material used to make a furnishing and decorating come from the husks and leaves .Many societies use it as a cultural and religious significance.
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