Common garden slug  (Arion distinctus)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Calcareous: containing free calcium carbonate, chalky.
  • Hermaphrodite: possessing both male and female sex organs.
  • Radula: in some molluscs, a narrow structure that bears teeth and is used to rasp at food.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (Jan 2003): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Pfleger, V. & Chatfield, J. (1983) A guide to snails of Britain and Europe. The Hamlyn Publishing Group, Ltd., London.
  3. Janus, H. (1982) The illustrated guide to molluscs. Harold Starke Ltd., London.
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