Because the mucus protects the stomach from its own acid. It also removes particles from the respiratory tract and keeps membranes that make it from drying out.
Snails secrete mucus around their shells in hot and dry conditions as a protective adaptation. This mucus forms a barrier that helps retain moisture, preventing dehydration and protecting the snail from extreme temperatures. Additionally, the mucus can provide some insulation and may deter predators. Overall, it serves as a crucial survival mechanism in challenging environmental conditions.
mucus is moved by the cell epithelial cell
Behavioral adaptation
== == The secretion itself is spelled "mucus". The membranes that secrete mucus are called the "mucous membranes", hence the difference in the two spellings. It *is* confusing since they are both pronounced the same way.
No. It contains the ducts that secretes mucus though.
the clownfish has a layer of mucus on the outside of them that protects them from being stung.
Snails secrete mucus around their shells in hot and dry conditions as a protective adaptation. This mucus forms a barrier that helps retain moisture, preventing dehydration and protecting the snail from extreme temperatures. Additionally, the mucus can provide some insulation and may deter predators. Overall, it serves as a crucial survival mechanism in challenging environmental conditions.
The correct spelling is "mucus."
The word "mucus" is used with mucus membrane; mucus membrane secretes mucous.
mucus- mucus in the lungs makes breathing difficult
Mucus is a noun.
The scientific name for mucus is "sputum" when referring to mucus from the respiratory tract, and "phlegm" when referring to mucus from the throat or lungs.
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Mucus and a dust a mucus and a dust a mucus and a dust, the Addams Family!!!!!!
mucus!!!!!!mucus trap the dirt in the trachea!
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Yes its perfectly normal for mucus plug to be tinged Green or Yellow. Mucus plus means exactly that .. Mucus..