when individuals encounter one another.
How Does Their Mating Process Work?
When two mature slugs meet, they may begin a complex courtship process.
They can circle around one another, touch each other, and perform a series of coordinated movements.
Eventually, they exchange sperm.
The process can be surprisingly elaborate and may take considerably longer than people might expect.
For observers, the behavior can look almost mysterious.
But biologically, it is simply part of the species’ reproductive strategy.
Why Do They Look So Strange?
Slugs already have an unusual appearance compared
