Snail with vanishing spots

The flamingo tongue snail Cyphoma gibbosum appears to have a shell decorated with bright spots (top of image). Amazingly though, the spots aren't actually part of the shell, but rather the animal's flesh! When the animal retracts into its stark white shell, so do the spots (bottom of image). The Cyphoma gibbosum is the star of the latest CreatureCast video from Dr. Casey Dunn's laboratory at Brown University. RISD animator Chris Vamos, who was also a student in Dr. Dunn's invertebrate zoology course, created the video. LINK, Via: Vimeo

The Humble Snail

Love them or hate them, there is more to the snail than meets the eye. Here, with some amazing photography, is a look at the humble snail in all its mucus covered glory! Whether regarded as pet, pest or tasty treat, they are everywhere! LINK

In The Midst of Nature.

Freaky snail sex scene in the midst of nature. Footage- "Microcosmos." "Sexy Boy" by Air sets the mood. LINK: Youtube