http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21431678
Sea slug's 'disposable penis' surprises
A sea slug that is able to detach, re-grow and then re-use its penis has surprised scientists.
Japanese researchers observed the bizarre mating behaviour in a species called Chromodoris reticulata, which is found in the Pacific Ocean.
They believe this is the first creature known that can repeatedly copulate with what they describe as a "disposable penis".
The study is published in the Royal Society's journal Biology Letters.
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Sea slug's 'disposable penis' surprises
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Re: Sea slug's 'disposable penis' surprises
I'm more surprised that the BBC used a naughty word like "penis". That would never have happened if Mary Whitehouse were till alive.
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