Hagfish Have Slime Glands That Can Produce Large Amounts of Slime

Hagfish have slime glands that can produce large amounts of slime. What is an important function of slime production?

A) Slime makes the hagfish slippery, enabling it to swim faster and escape predators.
B) Slime makes the hagfish slippery, so it slips out of a predator's grasp.
C) The slime can coat the gills of predators and suffocate them.
D) Slime clouds the water, allowing the hagfish time to escape.
E) Slime is toxic and poisons the predator.