Given a 100 yard stretch, would a slug, snail, beetle, millipede, ant or caterpillar walk the straightest line

Question

Sorry Uncle but that was not meant to be a trick; 'slither' or 'crawl' is so unPC - they have negative connotations - lets lift the yolk of oppression from our little buddies.

Answer 1

the slug- i think they have more elasticity- i've never tried stretching an ant that far.

Answer 2

Insects don't walk, they crawl, but that's besides the point, I like your question and would like to place a £2 bet on the caterpillar concerning the straightest line, but not for speed. I remember there was a snail race up a wall when I was a kid. I was only four but it left a trace in my life.

Answer 3

It depends on the state that it occurred in. Some states have very strict rules against humane treatment to snails and slugs. Mississippi and Alabama are particularly tough on this type of abuse. I only know of one state with pending legislation for ant abuse, California. Florida allows free ant abuse due to the large infiltration of fire ants. Lady beete and aphid abuse do not currently have any laws on the books.

Answer 4

The beetle if it was wearing a bridle made of bindweed which would afford the ant jockey perfect control.

Answer 5

trick question the answer would be the beetle ant caterpiller or millipede cause snails/slugs dont walk they slither

cant catch me out sunshine,

Answer 6

I say a millipede because its half way there before the back legs set off!!!.

Answer 7

I would say the millipede as it holds its ale better than the others.

Answer 8

I think a slug, they go too slowly to deviate from the path.

Answer 9

Ummmm.. I'm guessing a beetle

Answer 10

None of those creatures travel in a straight line.