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Common Slug

Deroceras

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Field Notes

Description:

Slugs have been described as a snail without a shell.

Habitat:

During the day land slugs hide beneath rocks and other large cover to prevent drying out. They come out at night to feed on vegetation, sometimes causing damage to garden crops.

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Deroceras, Slug

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PublishedMay 11, 2011

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