Who knew snails could be so… fashionable? 🐌❤️
Australian scientists have uncovered that some invasive snail species are surprisingly attracted to the color red but can't stand the smell of garlic! 🌶️🧄
In a recent study published by the CSIRO (that's the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, for those playing at home), researchers revealed unexpected quirks about these slimy invaders that could help protect our crops.
The team conducted both lab and field tests on four invasive snail species. Guess what they found? These snails have a thing for red but absolutely despise garlic—and even coffee isn't their cup of tea (or should we say, their cup of joe ☕).
Valerie Caron, a Senior Research Scientist from CSIRO, said the snails' attraction to red was a real curveball. \"We always thought gastropods couldn't see color,\" she explained. \"Turns out, they might have a favorite color after all!\"
This discovery could be a game-changer for agriculture. Imagine using red baits to lure snails away from crops or garlic sprays to keep them at bay. Farmers might just have new secret weapons in the battle against these pesky pests! 🌾💪
So next time you're out in the garden, maybe keep an eye on those red flowers and leave the garlic out—you never know who's watching! 😉🐌
Reference(s):
Study finds invasive snails attracted to red, repelled by garlic
cgtn.com
