Slug (unknown species)

Damp environments, including gardens, under rocks, leaf litter, and moist soil. They are highly susceptible to desiccation.

Mostly herbivorous, feeding on a wide variety of plants, decaying organic matter, fungi, and occasionally other small invertebrates.

Primarily nocturnal to avoid moisture loss. They move by rhythmic muscular contractions of the foot and secrete a protective trail of mucus to aid movement and deter predators.

Benefits: Important decomposers in many ecosystems. Risks: Can be significant garden and agricultural pests; some species can carry parasites like the rat lungworm, so they should not be handled with bare hands or consumed.