Slug

Damp environments, gardens, under rocks, and moist soil

Herbivorous and detritivorous, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, and living plant leaves/stems

Nocturnal and active during high humidity; they secrete mucus to aid locomotion and prevent dehydration

Generally beneficial as decomposers but can be garden pests; some species can carry parasites like lungworm if ingested by pets or humans