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Yes. Hippos are sensitive to sunburn. For additional protection from the sun their skin secretes a natural sunscreen substance which is red colored. This secretion is sometimes referred to as "blood sweat," but it is not actually blood, nor sweat. This secretion starts out colorless, turns red-orange within minutes, eventually becoming brown.
There are two distinct pigments that have been identified in the secretions, red and orange. The two pigments are highly acidic compounds. They are known as red pigment hipposudoric acid and orange one norhipposudoric acid. The red pigment was found to inhibit the growth of disease-causing bacteria, lending credence to the theory that the secretion has an antibiotic effect. The light absorption of both pigments peaks in the ultraviolet range, creating a sunscreen effect. Hippos all over the world secrete the pigments so it doesn't appear that food is the source of the pigments. Instead, the animals may synthesize the pigments from precursors such as the amino acid tyrosine. (Saikawa, et al., 2004)
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What is the function of a slime capsule in a bacterial cell?
A slime capsule in a bacterial cell provides protection against desiccation (drying out), phagocytosis by immune cells, and chemical attack. It also helps the bacteria adhere to surfaces and form biofilms.
Why do hagfish produce slime?
Hagfish produce slime as a defense mechanism against predators. When threatened, they secrete a mucous substance that rapidly expands in water, creating a thick, gelatinous mass that can suffocate or disorient attackers. This slime can also help hagfish escape by clogging the gills of predatory fish. Additionally, the slime aids in the hagfish's feeding process, allowing it to more effectively consume decaying organic matter on the ocean floor.
How do the scales and slime help the fish?
AnswerIt helps them swim easier.The slime coat of fish are the first and best defense against parasitic infections. Parasites such as ich and velvet have trouble attaching to the host fish through the slime coat.
What protects frogs?
The slime on its back protects it from radiation and other hurtful things ... always remember to use condoms ... buy the glow in the dark ones =)
What creature produces slime to protect himself?
Slugs and snails produce slime to protect themselves from predators and to aid in movement. The slime helps them move smoothly over rough surfaces and protects their bodies from drying out.
Where can a person play Slime Football online?
Slime Football claims to be a very addictive game. Players have the opportunity to play against humans or slime. The game can be found online at the Slime Football website.
How many players can play Slime Soccer?
Slime Soccer is a fun game where one chooses a country to represent and then they play against another country and have a slime duel. One player and two player slime soccer is available.
What are the bacteria producing slime layer?
capsule
How do you get a king bubble slime?
Synthesize a king slime and a king cure slime. King Slime=(slime+slime)+(slime+slime) King Cureslime=Megalodon+(any slime, B rank I think) GOOD LUCK!
How do you say slime in french?
"Slime" in French is "la slime" or "le slime."
What are a slug adaptation?
The adaptations of a slug is that it is covered by slime to prevent it from drying out and it protects them from predators. When a predator tries to catch it, the slug will just slip away because of the slime makes them slippery. They also have a dark color for camouflage. The camouflage mainly works in the dark because they would blend in with the dark because their skin is dark.
Will slime aliens grow with no slime?
no they need slime. if its a slime alien it needs slime. that's why its called a slime alien. but it will grow in jelly too though
