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While slurping, the insect excretes a substance that weakens the tree's defenses and causes damage that impedes the flow of nutrients between root and crown, he said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

She added that researchers have yet to find a species that, when infected, excretes much live virus in its feces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Rhodotus palmatus is both veiny and gelatinous and like Bleeding Tooth, it excretes a golden, sometimes ruby goo.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2023

It excretes a sticky substance called honeydew that can collect on outdoor furniture.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

“He excretes in prodigious amounts, Karen, not seen on the earth since prehistoric times when dinosaurs let fly,” Ben said.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy