Not labeling this one “fun fact” was a good call.
This falls in the list of things I didn’t know I didn’t want to know, but now know, and know I don’t want to know. Oh no
Ma’am this is a Wendy’s
Huh, TIL that not all slugs use love darts
The love dart is not a penial stylet (in other words, it is not an accessory organ for sperm transfer). The exchange of sperm between both of the two land snails is a completely separate part of the mating progression. Nevertheless, recent research shows that use of the dart can strongly favor the reproductive outcome for the snail that is able to lodge a dart in its partner. This is because mucus on the dart contains an allomone (pheromone-like) compound that promotes sperm preservation mechanisms in the female.
It’s like defenestration… Some words just beg an explanation for why they exist
I was looking for a banana daiquiri recipe, but thanks anyway.
What an awful day to be literate.
Nature is so beautiful.
If you’ve never seen this video of leopard slugs mating, you should check it out. It really is rather beautiful!
Looks kinda sticky.
Agreed! This is what I was thinking of when I read the post!
