Palytoxin(毒物名稱)
The members of the Zoanthidae family have varying degrees of poison called palytoxin. All of the Palythoa genus and most Protopalythoa genus produce a high level of this poison in their mucus and gonads. Other genera, such as the Zoanthus genus, have it to a lesser extent, and so a less dangerous degree.(其實不同種類鈕扣有著不同程度毒性,由其以下兩類能產生高濃度毒性,經由分秘帶出)
To be affected by this toxin, it must either be ingested or must enter the bloodstream. It can enter the system through an open wound. It has been suggested by some that it may also be absorbed through skin contact though this is not confirmed.
The danger to the aquarist is minimal with proper precautions. If you have a cut on your hand, this poison can get into your system, but in average aquarium keeping it is unlikely to pose any danger beyond a localized skin reaction. Some hobbyists wear gloves when handling these organisms.(毒性可從口入或經血液進入,如傷口.亦懷疑可由皮膚表面吸收)
Palytoxin is a very dangerous toxin; it is considered to be one of the most toxic non-peptide substances known, second only to maitotoxin in terms of toxicity in mice. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palytoxin 作者: BEN 時間: 2012-7-26 13:52:23