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Poison glands are usually present in the skin of

A

Frogs

B

Toads

C

Newts

D

None of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organisms**: The question asks about which organism has poison glands in their skin. The options provided are frogs, toads, newts, and nanopods. 2. **Understand the Characteristics of Each Option**: - **Frogs**: Amphibians with moist skin, generally do not have prominent poison glands. - **Toads**: Also amphibians, but they have dry skin and warts. They are known for having parotid glands which are poison glands. - **Newts**: Amphibians that can secrete toxins but are not known for prominent poison glands like toads. - **Nanopods**: This term is not commonly associated with any known amphibians or poison glands. 3. **Focus on Toads**: Toads have specialized glands called parotid glands located behind their eyes. These glands secrete toxins that serve as a defense mechanism against predators. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the characteristics and the presence of parotid glands, the correct answer is **toads**. **Final Answer**: Toads (Option B) have poison glands usually present in their skin. ---
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