2007-03-21 10:40:35 · 5 answers · asked by lalala 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Snails have tiny suction cups called ichtyllerons that suck on and let go as the move. Closest thing I can think of is imagine an octopus moving this way. With having microscopic legs it can take a while to move in a decent speed. The slime is actually their sweat excretion because of the heat they build while moving.
2007-03-21 10:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tamug01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, if you were to slime yourself up and drag yourself along with one arm, you'd be pretty slow too!
Snails are slow because they have a single foot to pull themselves along.
2007-03-21 10:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by chippy377 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have sticky skins
2015-07-06 15:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the are in heat and lick everything just like womans do
2007-03-21 10:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bicho G 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cause they are carrying a heavy shell and they do not have legs
2007-03-21 10:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋