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List of types of poison. The following is a list of types of poison by intended use: Avicide â any substance which can be used to kill birds. Biocide â a chemical substance capable of killing living organisms, usually in a selective way. Fungicide â a chemical compound or biological organism used to kill or inhibit fungi or fungal spores.
The poison affects the nervous system and muscles, causing paralysis and eventual respiratory failure. It is potent enough to immobilize an animal as large as a monkey. Some species of poison dart frogs have poisons that are more toxic than others, but a few have no toxins at all.