Table 1 Elemental composition of the snail mucus identified by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis
From: Comparative mucomic analysis of three functionally distinct Cornu aspersum Secretions
Element | Adhesive (wt%) | Lubricating (wt%) | Protective (wt%) |
|---|---|---|---|
C | 58.0 | 79.5 | 62.2 |
O | 15.6 | 8.29 | 18.8 |
N | 9.38 | 4.61 | – |
Cl | 4.50 | 1.15 | 5.87 |
K | 4.11 | 3.00 | 2.55 |
Na | 2.96 | 0.46 | 3.57 |
Ca | 1.93 | 0.92 | 3.32 |
S | 1.80 | – | 1.53 |
Mg | 0.90 | 1.15 | 1.53 |
P | 0.64 | – | 0.26 |
Si | – | 0.92 | 0.38 |
