Snail fun facts [1]

katerinaramm (68)in #ocd • 6 years ago (edited)

Did you know that snail is one of the slowest creatures on Earth, having a top speed of 45m per hour? When they move, the snails leave their mucus trail which allows them to move upside down and also reduces friction - allowing it to walk smoothly in a 'zen' kind of way.

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Εσείς το ξέρετε ότι τα σαλιγκάρια είναι από τα πιο αργά ζώα στη γη, με την τοπ ταχύτητά τους να μην ξεπερνάει τα 45μ ανά ώρα; (ή 75 εκ. το λεπτό)

Όταν μετακινούνται, αφήνουν πίσω τους μία κολλώδη ουσία που τους επιτρέπει να αψηφούν τη βαρύτητα και επιπλέον μειώνει την τριβή - έτσι τα βλέπουμε να 'ρέουν' πάνω στις επιφάνειες - πολύ 'ζεν' κατά τη γνώμη μου :)

[source](https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/snail.html)

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### baby snails moving on vine leaves during a light rain

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