Giant Monkey Frog
by Louise Murray/science Photo Library
Title
Giant Monkey Frog
Artist
Louise Murray/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Giant monkey frog, or giant leaf frog, (Phyllomedusa bicolor). This frog excretes a poison through its skin which induces molecular shock and regurgitation in a predator. The skin secretions of this frog family also contain potent antimicrobial compounds known as phylloseptins, which act by bursting bacterial cells. They are being researched as possible next generation antibiotics.
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September 26th, 2018
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