What does the accurate spitting capability suggest about the evolutionary use of venom?
Answer
It conserves more potent, systemic venom for a necessary bite
By effectively deterring a threat non-lethally at a distance using spitting, the snake conserves its more precious, systemically potent venom for a direct bite when incapacitation is required.
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