Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Currently, there are no known positive effects of Metasepia pfefferi on humans. However, it has recently been discovered that the venom it possesses is of a new class that may possibly have uses in medicine.
Positive Impacts: source of medicine or drug
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Editor: Renee Mulcrone, Special Projects
Editor: David V. Howe, Rutgers University
Author: Chandni N. Patel, Rutgers University
Author: Michael J. Smith, Rutgers University
Patel, C. and M. Smith 2011. "Metasepia pfefferi" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Metasepia_pfefferi.html
