"Although the number of larvae you would have to ingest to cause illness is unknown, the numbers present in slime may be sufficient, as snails release tens, hundreds or thousands (we found > 4,000 ...

Snail and slug slime acts not only as an adhesive but also as a barrier that prevents dehydration. If this wasn’t enough, it also has antibacterial properties that stop infections and help wounds heal ...

Slugs do not have language in any conventional sense, but they are perfectly capable of 'communicating' the whereabouts of food, for instance, by laying and following slime trails. One reason ...

banana slugs must stay moist to stay alive. To avoid dehydration, gastropods secrete a layer of mucus, or slime, which covers their bodies. While snails have shells to help protect their skin from ...

Slugs were the inspiration for a new kind of super-sticky bio glue A defensive mucus secreted by slugs has inspired a new kind of adhesive that could transform medicine, say scientists.

“They do most of their damage in the early part of the growing season.” Slugs secrete a protective layer of slime over their bodies. Look for silver slime trails on plants and on the ...

Snail slime contains antimicrobial properties to ... "The texture is what you would expect from a slug," shared one shopper. "It’s a little slimy and slightly sticky but I have found that ...