Research Project - Toxicology
Poisonous/Venomous Animals (choose one from this list)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Toxin (or toxin family) |
|---|---|---|
| Poison frog | phyllobates terribilis | Batrachotoxin |
| Cane toad | bufo marinus | Cardiac glycosides |
| Blue-ringed octopus | hapalochlaena lunulata | Maculotoxin |
| Box jellyfish | chironex fleckeri |
Neurotoxin Cardiotoxin Dermatonecrotic toxin |
Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms (choose one from this list)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Toxin (or toxin family) |
|---|---|---|
| Castor bean | ricinus communis | Ricin |
| A mixture from different trees, namely strychnos toxifera and chondrodendron tomentosum |
Curare Tubocurare |
|
| Death Cap Mushroom | amanita phalloides |
Cyclopeptide (amatoxin and phallotoxin) |
| Fool's Funnel | clitocybe riyulosa | Muscarine |
| Tobacco plant | nicotiana species | Nicotine |
Natural or Man Made Poisons (choose one from this list)
| Drug - Common Name | Active Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Cyanide | Cyanide or CN group containing compounds |
| Arsenic | Arsenic or As |
| Strychnine | C21H22N2O2 |
| Mercury | Mercury or Hg |
| Paraquat | 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-1,4-dioxin |
Contact the Kirtland Library
Open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Located at the Kirtland Grayling Campus
Phone: 989-275-5000 x 246
Email: library@kirtland.edu
Please allow 24-48 hours for response.
For Answers to common Library Questions, check out our Library Basics guide.
Accessing Library Materials
Ebooks, eaudiobooks, databases, and streaming video resources are accessible online anytime, using your Kirtland Single Sign-On. To access Libby/OverDrive ebooks and eaudiobooks, you will need to contact the Library for your PIN.
The Kirtland Library is located at Kirtland's Grayling campus. If you do not live near the Grayling campus, we may be able to make arrangements for you to pick up items, including calculators and Chromebooks, from the Kirtland Gaylord M-TEC location. Contact the Library staff for more information.
All library patrons will need to complete a short application form before borrowing materials. Current students and employees can complete the Application for Students and Employees. Your Kirtland ID number will be connected to your library account and serve as your library card.