Here's how snails reproduce:
* Mutual fertilization: Two snails will mate, and each snail will act as both the "male" and "female" in the process.
* Love darts: During mating, snails often use "love darts," which are sharp, calcium carbonate structures that they shoot into each other. The love dart is thought to help with sperm transfer and possibly even influence the outcome of mating competition.
* Egg laying: After mating, the snails lay eggs in a moist, protected location. The number of eggs laid depends on the species, but some can lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
* Incubation: The eggs hatch after a few weeks, and the baby snails, called "juveniles," emerge.
So, in short, there is no distinct "male" role in snail reproduction, as both snails contribute to the process.