Animal Mucus Samples

Collected Animal Mucuses

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Hagfish

Hagfish secretes a viscous slime network to protect itself from predators.

Species: Epatretus stoutii

Source: Dr. Douglas Fudge, Chapman University

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Tube Worm

Tube worms secrete multiple types of mucus: one that forms solid tubes to protect the animal, and another with bioluminescent properties.

Species: Chaetopterus variopedatus

Source: Dr. Dimitri Deheyn, UC San Diego

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Pygmy Hippo

Pygmy hippos secrete a “blood sweat” that is known to hydrate its skin and protect the animal from sunlight.

Species: Choeropsis liberiensis

Source: Zoo Miami

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Garden Snail

Garden Snails secretes multiple types of mucus: one that coats the surface it crawls on, one to keep their bodies moisturized, and another to adhere to surfaces

Species: Helix Aspersa

Source: Peconic Escargot

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East Asian Bullfrog

East Asian Bullfrog secretes mucus to keep itself moisturized and help it breathe.

Species: Hoplobrachus rugulosus

Source: Local markets

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Velvet Worm

Velvet Worms secrete quick hardening slime on their prey to immobilize them.

Species: Euperipatoides rowelli

Source: Dr. Georg Mayer, University of Kassel

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Eastern Oyster

Eastern Oysters uses its mucus to filter the water it draws into its gills and traps plankton and particles. Its mucus also remove excess sediment, nutrients, and algae from the water.

Species: Crassotrea virginica

Source: Drs. Emmanuelle Pales Espinosa & Bassem Allam, Stony Brook University

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Mountainous Star Coral

Mountainous Star Coral secretes mucus to keep itself moisturized and to defend itself from pollution, pathogens and UV radiation.

Species: Orbicella faveolata

Source: Dr. Monica Medina Munoz, Penn State University

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Wild Boar

Wild Boars secrete mucus in their gastrointestinal tract and trap small particles in them.

Species: Sus scrofa

Source: Sigma Aldrich

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Quahog Parasite Unknown 

Quahog Parasite Unknown secretes a mucus that causes inflammation in clams and protects itself from the immune system of clams.

Species: Unclassified

Source: Drs. Emmanuelle Pales Espinosa & Bassem Allam, Stony Brook University

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Cow

Cattle secretes mucus due to elevated estrogen levels.

Species: Bos taurus

Source: Sigma Aldrich

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Swiftlet

Swiftlet secretes mucus that solidifies in order to create its nest.

Species: Aerodramus fuciphagus

Source: Local markets