Post by etana on Jun 28, 2017 17:15:22 GMT
For a creature which carries its house on its back, the need for a homing instinct might seem a little redundant.
But for the first time, scientists have proven that snails have their own territories, and will try - albeit very slowly - to make their way back if moved elsewhere.
But for the first time, scientists have proven that snails have their own territories, and will try - albeit very slowly - to make their way back if moved elsewhere.
I knew it! I so knew it, because if I remove a snail from his tank, at some point he will stretch in its direction and want to go back in.
Though now I feel bad for moving the tanks around the room, or shipping snails far away. At least I never send them on their journey all alone. It's less and less surprising why they are so disoriented and inactive the first few days after moving.
