and leaving mucus behind.. pictures from scenery & nature photos on webshots

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Date uploaded: Jun 18, 2007

They produce mucus in order to aid locomotion by reducing friction. The mucus also reduces the snail's risk of injury.

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Almost translucent..outstanding capture, Andreea!!

said ann7f 2007.06.27 at 06:58:20 PDT
It is amazing how they move over the mucus trail which protects them from sharp objects too. Way cool!

said tibart1 2007.06.24 at 21:14:25 PDT
I have seen the mucus trail of a snail. Didn't know the reason for it. Wondered how they could move along on some of the stuff they cross without getting hurt. They seem very delicate.

said laceydove 2007.06.22 at 07:24:45 PDT
magnificent idea ! ... GOD thinks of everything ... poor little soft creature .. oh, I will just give him some mucus glands so he can walk on spit!!! hahhahaa!

said mabelscritterart 2007.06.21 at 12:11:37 PDT