The integument of Xenopus leaves. Lateral line organs protrude from the epithelium to the surface. Mucous glands and serous glands secretes materials through excretory ducts to the surface. The dermis is composed of dense connective tissue. Image from AF Wiechmann and CR Wirsig (2003) "Color Atlas of Xenopus laevis Histology", (page 85, Chapter 9, Integument: Figure 2). Copyright 2003. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Reproduced with kind permission from Springer Science & Business Media B.V.
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