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Ancient Calusa Used Toxic Fish for Unknown Non-Food Purposes

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Ancient Calusa Used Toxic Fish for Unknown Non-Food Purposes

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  • New archaeological findings at Mound Key, Florida, show ancient Calusa people utilized lethally toxic burrfishes.
  • The exact purpose for using these toxic fish remains unidentified, suggesting potential non-food applications.
  • The Calusa were a sophisticated fisher-hunter-gatherer society known for their complex social structure and mound-building.
  • The analysis indicates a possible economy centered on non-food products derived from the burrfishes' skins, spines, and innards.
  • This research provides insights into the daily life and culture of the Calusa while raising questions about their resource use.

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