Is a frog's skin scaly or slimy?

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Frog's skin: scaly or slimy
Due to mucous secretion, a frog's skin is smooth and slimy.
They have a mucous coating on them.
This covering keeps their skin moisturized, allowing them to breathe through their skin.
To assist protect the frog, the mucus frequently contains additional compounds such as antibiotics or antifungal agents.

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