Many aquatic nematodes continuously produce with their caudal and pharyngeal glands a slimy trace consisting of sticky, elastic threads which give an acid mucopolysaccharide reaction. Along these ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract ABSTRACT: Corals exude large volumes of nutrient-containing mucus when exposed to air during low spring tides, as a protective mechanism ...

We're all familiar with the runny or stuffy noses that can come with cold and flu season. While mucus can help trap and neutralize bacteria, new research has suggested that bacteria can also use mucus ...