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A cone snail fires a hollow, harpoon-like tooth that can punch through a diver’s glove

Cone snails look slow because their shells barely advertise movement, but the hunting machinery inside is built for explosive speed. A flexible proboscis carries a modified tooth that works as both ...
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Cone snails shoot venomous harpoons at their prey

Their intricately patterned shells look like perfect vacation souvenirs. But if you find a cone snail on the beach, do not ...