Scientists discover how snails turn mucus into five different materials using calcium, collagen VI and changing protein levels

• PC: By Cepaea_nemoralis/WikipediaSnails may move slowly, but the mucus they produce is far more sophisticated than it looks.
• It has been revealed how grove snails can fine-tune this sticky substance for different purposes.
• Researchers identified five distinct mucus-based materials, each with its own mechanical properties and function.