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mucous

Of, relating to, or resembling mucus.

Used in 6 species profiles

Clarias batrachus
Heteropneustes fossilis
Lepidosiren paradoxa
Lophiobagrus cyclurus
Protopterus annectens annectens
Protopterus dolloi

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mucus
Slimy, viscous substance used as a protective lubricant. Secreted by mucous membranes.
villus
In biology, a minute, hairlike process present on certain membranes, such as the mucous membrane in the small intestine of many vertebrates. Typically has a sensory or absorptive function.

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