Slug

Damp environments such as gardens, under logs, leaf litter, and moist soil within temperate and tropical regions.

Herbivorous or detritivorous; they feed on various plant leaves, fruits, decaying organic matter, and fungi.

Nocturnal and moisture-dependent. They secrete a protective mucus to facilitate movement and prevent desiccation. They are hermaphroditic and lay clutches of translucent eggs in damp soil.

They are major garden pests that consume seedlings and crops. Ecosystem benefits include decomposing organic matter and providing a food source for birds, toads, and beetles. Some species can carry parasites like the rat lungworm.