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Black slug

Arion ater

Description:

The color of the black slug is generally black, but the colouration is very variable and this slug can even be white.The slug covers itself in a thick foul-tasting mucus which serves as both protection against predators as well as a measure to keep moist.

Habitat:

Woodlands.

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The MnMs
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Scotland, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 20, 2013
Submitted on Aug 4, 2013

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