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Giant Garden Slug
Limax maximus
36.1348, -95.9346
Field Notes
Description:
This native of Europe, Asia minor, and Northern Africa has made its way into the Western Hemisphere, where it has become a common garden pest consuming both live and decaying plant material.
Although hermaphroditic, they cannot self-fertilize (Simpson 1901).
These nocturnal slugs may reach a total length of up to 10 cm. (approximately 4) inches.
Habitat:
They can be found intemperate regions with high moisture contents with available water.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
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