Experts have found the first venomous crustacean – a centipede-like creature that lives in underwater caves.

The blind “remipede” liquefies its prey with a compound similar to that found in a rattlesnake’s fangs.

It lives in underwater caves of the Caribbean, Canary Islands and Western Australia, feeding on other crustaceans.

The venom contains a complex cocktail of toxins, including enzymes and a paralysing agent.

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Via BBC.