It’s like defenestration… Some words just beg an explanation for why they exist
Huh, TIL that not all slugs use love darts
The love dart is not a penial stylet (in other words, it is not an accessory organ for sperm transfer). The exchange of sperm between both of the two land snails is a completely separate part of the mating progression. Nevertheless, recent research shows that use of the dart can strongly favor the reproductive outcome for the snail that is able to lodge a dart in its partner. This is because mucus on the dart contains an allomone (pheromone-like) compound that promotes sperm preservation mechanisms in the female.
Wow, they’re not so different to us after all
Who, Slug? You’re waiting for fucking Slug?"
“No! I mean no, uhh, yeah.”
“Oh no, you’re… You’re fucking kidding me.”
“He’s so hot.”
Fiat slug.
