Having the form of an ampulla; shaped like a flask or bottle.
From Latin ampulla + -ated (made into or having the form of). This is an alternate form of ampullate, both describing flask-like structures.
The ampullated glands found in fish skin produce protective mucus that reduces water resistance, making them subtle but powerful evolutionary adaptations that help fish swim more efficiently.
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