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🔬 Science
August 27, 2026 at 08:04 PM
Snails Can Make Their Slime Sticky, Slippery, Foamy or Hard Depending on Their Needs. Here's How They Tweak Their Multipurpose Mucus
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists discovered how snails can change their slime's texture, using calcium and collagen to adapt it for gliding, climbing, or protection.
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