Slug

Damp environments including gardens, forests, under rocks, and leafy debris

Herbivorous or Detritivorous; eats decaying plant matter, fungi, and living crops

Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; moves via a muscular foot and secretes mucus to prevent desiccation

Benefits include breaking down organic matter; risks include damage to vegetable gardens and potential transmission of parasites like rat lungworm if ingested