An insight into the skin glands, dermal scales and secretions of the caecilian amphibian Ichthyophis beddomei
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.06.009
Abstract: Highlights • The dermis of Ichthyophis beddomei bounds with mucous and granular glands.• Dermal scales, with squamulae, are embedded in the scale pockets.• GC–MS analysis of skin secretion revealed 27 compounds. read more here.
Keywords: glands dermal; skin glands; insight skin; ichthyophis beddomei ... See more keywords
Skin glands of an aquatic salamander vary in size and distribution and release antimicrobial secretions effective against chytrid fungal pathogens
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.183707
Abstract: ABSTRACT Amphibian skin is unique among vertebrate classes, containing a large number of multicellular exocrine glands that vary among species and have diverse functions. The secretions of skin glands contain a rich array of bioactive… read more here.
Keywords: skin glands; fungal pathogens; secretions effective; skin ... See more keywords