Pores expel fluid: iguana

A gland in the leg of the iguana excretes liquid via epidermal and dermal tubes and pores in the skin.

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"[The iguana] excretes liquid (sometimes volatile lipids) from a gland on ventral side of the femur. The liquid is expelled through epidermal and dermal tubes ending in a row of pores on the skin. Gland length varies depending on the season, especially in males." (Biomimicry Guild unpublished report)

About the inspiring organism

Common Green Iguana
Iguana iguana LINNAEUS 1758
[Gruner leguan]

IUCN Red List Status: Unknown

Some organism data provided by: TIGR Reptile Database
Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist

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Pores expel fluid: iguana

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