muciferous
/ˌmjuːˈsɪf(ə)rəs/adjective
Containing, secreting, or covered with mucus or mucoid material; conveying mucus; (in later use) specifically designating the mucocysts of protozoans, especially in muciferous body.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in History of the Berwickshire Naturalists' Club. From muci- + -ferous.