Recent research has focused on understanding the chemical composition of these secretions, their biological activities, and the morphology of the glands that produce them. This body of work ...

Salivary glands can be classified as serous, mucous or seromucous (mixed). In serous secretions, the main type of protein secreted is alpha-amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose and ...

Harvestmen, also known as Opiliones, are arachnids that possess unique chemical defenses, primarily through their scent gland secretions. These secretions serve various purposes, including ...