Slug

Damp, moist environments such as gardens, under logs, leaf litter, and basements.

Herbivorous or detritivorous, feeding on fungi, decaying organic matter, and living plant foliage.

Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; they secrete mucus to aid movement and prevent desiccation.

Benefits the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter; however, they can be garden pests and some species can carry parasites such as rat lungworm.