Stinging Skeletal Muscle
Marine animal stings or bites refer to poisonous bites or stings from any form of sea life, including jellyfish.
Alternative Names
Stings - marine animals; Bites - marine animals
Considerations
The majority of these types of stings occur in salt water. Some types of marine stings or bites can be deadly.
Causes
Causes include bites or stings from various types of marine life including:
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