Description of samples for chemical analysis.
Figshare November 10, 2025 Marina D. Luccioni (22593281), Jules T. Wyman (22593284), Edgard O. Espinoza (14827902) et al.
The Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius) is the only animal known to secrete the psychedelic compound 5-MeO-DMT as a chemical defense, but the source of 5-MeO-DMT in I. alvarius remains unknown. Some amphibians produce chemical defenses endogenously or through symbiotic interactions, while others acquire them from specialized diets. In this study we analyzed toxin gland secretions and diet...