The stonefish might look like just another rock on the ocean floor, but don't let that fool you; it holds the title of the most venomous fish in the world. If you're not careful, a step on this camouflaged critter could lead to some serious consequences.
Now, stonefish aren't out to get you; they're actually pretty shy and reclusive, spending most of their time blending into their surroundings on coral reefs and ocean floors. But if they feel threatened or are accidentally stepped on, they pack a powerful punch with spines that will make you wish stonefish envenomation didn't exist.
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So, let's take a closer look at these masters of disguise and learn more about their adaptive features, behavior and what makes their venom so dangerous.