But their story doesn’t end there. Slugs have also been the subject of study in neuroscience. Their nervous system is simple, but it has served as a model for understanding how memory and learning work, key topics in the study of the human brain.

In short

You may never have looked kindly upon a slug, but these inconspicuous creatures have a lot to offer.

They clean the soil, feed other beings, provide useful ingredients, and even serve as allies in science. They may not win a popularity contest, but they deserve our respect and attention. Because nature, once again, shows us that everything has its place and value, even if it doesn’t seem so at first glance.