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Ooze Cruise.
- Source :
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New Scientist . 03/11/2000, Vol. 165 Issue 2229, p26. 4p. 5 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Examines slime production in slugs and snails for clues as to its functions. Expensiveness of mucus as a mode of transport; Benefits in the slime; Chemical makeup of mucus; Muscular foot propulsion; Algae growing on slime trails; Slime trails as navigational aids; Toxins in mucus as weapons; Decontaminative properties. INSET: Oozing Passion.
- Subjects :
- *MUCUS
*BODY fluids
*SLUGS (Mollusks)
*SNAILS
*ANIMAL behavior
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 165
- Issue :
- 2229
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 2884353