Metaphorical Connections: Glyphosate as Synthetic Venom Metaphorically, glyphosate can be viewed as a synthetic venom unleashed on ecosystems. This perspective captures its dual nature: Toxicity as a Weapon: Just as natural venoms are evolved tools for defense or predation, glyphosate is a human-engineered "weapon" against weeds. Yet, like venoms, it does not discriminate fully; non-target organisms can suffer collateral damage.