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Field Guide to the Land Snails and Slugs of Eastern South Africa
How To Eat A Slug by Frank R. Maloney, 1976
My Buddy, Slug by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, 2006-09-12
Slugs by Shaun Hutson, 1996-06-28
The Little Book of Slugs
Slug Bread and Beheaded Thistles: Amusing & Useful Techniques for Nontoxic Housekeeping and Gardening by Ellen Sandbeck, 2000-05
Rise, Ye Sea Slugs! by Robin D. Gill, 2003-10-31
Sluggy Slug (Thingy Things) by Chris Raschka, 2000-04-03
Defending Yourself Against Criticism: The Slug Manual by Jennifer James, 1999-07-02
Slug Orgy by Made in DNA, 2010-05-22
KEEPING SLUG WOMAN ALIVE: A Holistic Approach to American Indian Texts by Greg Sarris, 1993-08-05
Bugs and Slugs (Luxury Lift the Flap Learners) by Judy Tatchell, 2004-06
Super Soccer Boy and the Attack of the Giant Slugs by Judy Brown, 2010-07-27
The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests by James J. ButlerJr., 1997-11-25

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Slugs: Black Slugs Can Be Garden Pests Or Natural Recyclers
Black slugs will eat cat and dog faeces, and the Banana Slug has the largest penis in the world!
http://www.suite101.com/content/slugs-a29585
Control Of Slugs, Biology, Description, Sluggo Slug Bait
Slug Control; differences between slugs and snails, slug biology, description and Sluggo Slug and Snail Bait.
http://www.pestproducts.com/slugs.htm

Extractions: New ... Pest Control A slug is considered a garden pest and a curiosity to many. This article will give basic slug information and description, the life cycle of slugs, different methods of slug control in gardens and around homes. Slugs are more than just a snail without a shell, as will be explained in this article. Find basic information, biology and reproduction of slugs and control in gardens. Slug control measures include structural, non chemical and chemical means. Slug Information Slug Control Pest Control Products for Slugs Slug Information Slugs and Snails Life Cycle and Habits Basic Differences Between Slugs and Snails A slug is often described as "a snail without a shell," although slugs do have a hidden shell that is located under the mantle of its body. While snails can live in live in more exposed or slightly harsher environment with the help of their body armor, slugs do not have the advantage of the protective, visible shell. Slugs have an advantage in that they can live in soils that are not rich in calcium, a material that aids in the formation of a snail's shell. The down side of life without a shell is that the slug has to risk its naked body to the danger of drying out. To avoid this problem it spends more time underground, which can mean more problems for the garden with root crops, buried seeds and seedlings being destroyed by the pest. Life Cycle of Slugs and Their Habits
Slugs
Information on identifying slugs, controlling them by both chemical and nonchemical methods, their natural enemies and the slug parasitic nematode that may revolutionise their
http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/research/biodiversity/staff/wocs2.html
How To Get Rid Of Slugs
Get rid of slugs in your garden. Freaks of the Slug World. slugs are mollusks, basically snails without shells, and while there are dozens of slug species, most are
http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-slugs.htm

Extractions: Home Blog Forums Sitemap Amber Luck Ronning Slugs are mollusks, basically snails without shells, and while there are dozens of slug species, most are unremarkable: an inch or two in length and colored brown or gray. But, especially in damp climates, some species of slugs achieve improbable size and coloration. Here are some of the most impressive. The United Kingdom’s ashy-grey slug ( Limax cinereoniger is the largest species of slug in the world: they can grow to as long as 12 inches (30 cm). The banana slug ( Ariolimax columbianus , found along North America’s western coast, is the second largest in the world, maxing out at 10 inches (25 cm), and is known for its bright yellow color. The great grey slug ( Limax maximus can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm). It originated in Europe, but is now found in many other locales, including North America and Australia. They are pictured here mating, which they do in an unusual and kind of gross way. The red slug ( Arion rufus , another European native that has made its way to North America, usually grows to a modest 4 inches (10 cm), but can reach a length of 7 inches (18 cm).
The Sea Slug Forum - Home Page
A site where you can ask questions and post information on nudibranchs and related sea slugs.
http://www.seaslugforum.net/
Slugs: The Movie (1988) - IMDb
Directed by Juan Piquer Sim n. With Michael Garfield, Kim Terry, Philip MacHale, Alicia Moro.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093995/

Extractions: Slugs, muerte viscosa (original title) 92 min - Horror X Users: 1,075 votes 56 reviews Critics: 33 reviews Killer slugs on the rampage in a rural community. Ron Gantman (screenplay) and 2 more credits February 1988 (USA) 2 photos See more awards Cast overview, first billed only: Michael Garfield Mike Brady Kim Terry Kim Brady Philip MacHale Don Palmer Alicia Moro Maureen Watson John Foley Concha Cuetos Maria Palmer John Battaglia Sheriff Reese Emilio Linder David Watson Kris Mann Bobby Talbot Kari Rose Donna Moss Manuel de Blas Mayor Eaton Andy Alsup Officer Dobbs Frank Phillips Stan Schwartz Ron Bell Harold Morris Full cast and crew People are dying mysteriously and gruesomely, and nobody has a clue what the cause is. Only health worker Mike Brady has a possible solution, but his theory of killer slugs is laughed at by the authorities. Only when the body count begins to rise and a slug expert from England begins snooping around does it begin to look like Mike had the right idea after all. Written by Plot Summary Add Synopsis Slug Boy Eaten Double Murder Slow Motion Scene ... See more No-one is safe!
Slug: Definition, Synonyms From Answers.com
tr.v., slugged, slug ging, slugs. Printing. To add slugs to. Informal. To drink rapidly or in large gulps slugged down a can of pop. Perhaps from SLUG 2 (from its shape).
http://www.answers.com/topic/slug

Extractions: var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Dictionary: slug slŭg Home Library Dictionary n. A round bullet larger than buckshot. Informal A shot of liquor. An amount of liquid, especially liquor, that is swallowed in one gulp; a swig. A small metal disk for use in a vending or gambling machine, especially one used illegally. A lump of metal or glass prepared for further processing. Printing A strip of type metal, less than type-high and thicker than a lead, used for spacing. A line of cast type in a single strip of metal. A compositor's type line of identifying marks or instructions, inserted temporarily in copy. Physics . The unit of mass that is accelerated at the rate of one foot per second per second when acted on by a force of one pound weight. tr.v. slugged slug·ging slugs Printing . To add slugs to. Informal . To drink rapidly or in large gulps: slugged down a can of pop. [Perhaps from SLUG (from its shape).]
The Slimy, Yet Special Slug
by Shep Age 15 Maryland slugs. The mere word causes some to shiver in disgust. These creepy, slimy creatures are constantly labeled as repulsive, gross, and frighteningly
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/1998/special.html

Extractions: Maryland SLUGS. The mere word causes some to shiver in disgust. These creepy, slimy creatures are constantly labeled as repulsive, gross, and frighteningly horrible pests. Throughout my research, these observations and thoughts were found frequently. However, once I understood the biology and ecology of the land slug, I revered these mollusks for their greater scientific importance. Land slugs are a truly remarkable animal deserving our respect, not disgust. slugs mating When I was younger, I can distinctly remember them crawling out of the tiny crevices of our brick patio, slowly inching their way around my backyard. Night after night, in the damp, dark Maryland springtime they would emerge in our backyard. My family would be talking outside after dinner, the candles lit as the day dimmed. Suddenly, the peace would be broken by a piercing "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" A terrorizing scream would be heard. The slugs had emerged. My brother and I were mystified by the creatures and we performed our own scientific observations. We wondered how during the day not a single slug could be seen, but at night it was hard not to step on one. We followed the slithering creatures as they crawled sluggishly out of the cracks of the patio walls. Their slimy, dark bodies glistened when our flashlights shown upon them. The sizes of the slug in our yard varied from under an inch to four inches in length. We sought to examine the largest specimen we could find. The two tiny tentacles on the slug's head searched about as we neared. Sometimes we dared each other to pick one up. The slimy sensation of holding the slug's oozing skin of mucus was not pleasant. My brother and I would usually drop the 'icky' creatures in disgust.
Shotgun Slugs - Slug Ammunition - Remington Shotgun Slugs
Why stake your hunt on inferior shotgun slugs? When the buck of a lifetime steps out at 150 yards, go ahead and squeeze the trigger!
http://www.remington.com/product-families/ammunition/shotgun-families/slugs.aspx
The Slug Site
Dave has assured me that Sea Challengers carries every nudibranch book currently available, including a wide selection of mollusk books as well. For books on sea slugs and other
http://www.slugsite.tierranet.com/
UC Santa Cruz Athletics
Official site of the Banana slugs with news items, player highlights, rosters, profiles and coaches.
http://www.goslugs.com/

Extractions: Advanced Player Development Clinics at UC Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ, CA,Registration is open for the UCSC Women's Soccer program's Fall Advanced Player Development Clinics. We will be holding our final Saturday/Sunday ID clinic for 2010 on the UCSC Lower East Remote Game Field. The two-day camp is slated for November 20-21st, 2010. Check-in for the camp is on Saturday at 2 pm. (more) November 1, 2010
Slugs
slugs are legless, boneless creatures. They are similar to snails, but have a raised mantle on the back instead of the familiar shell.
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/slugs.html

Extractions: Description: Slugs and damage to leaf (R. A. Casagrande) Damage: Monitoring: A covered pit can be used to provide a humid, sheltered hiding place for slugs during daylight hours. The pit should be four inches in diameter and six inches deep. An aluminum foil-covered shingle or a board can be used as a cover to provide a cool refuge from the sun. Slugs tend to congregate in large numbers in these shelters and may be counted and destroyed during daylight hours. Set monitoring traps near field and garden borders. The traps will not function as well in weedy areas or with crops such as cabbage which provide adequate shelter for slugs beneath large leaves close to the ground. Control measures should be applied when one to five slugs per trap are found. Cultural Control: - Maintain good weed control within the garden or field and along borders to eliminate daytime refuges of slugs. - Slugs avoid crawling over anything dry, dusty or scratchy, such as lime, road dust, diatomaceous earth, cinders, coarse sawdust, gravel or sand. Secretion of enough mucus to free themselves from these materials soon exhausts them and they die. A border of any of these inert materials, therefore, helps control slugs. It is also reported that hydrated lime, Bordeaux mixture or urea repels slugs. Remember, however, lime affects the pH of soil. Never use salt, as it ruins soil for most plant growth.
Horticulture/Slugs - Wikibooks, Collection Of Open-content Textbooks
slugs are gastropod molluscs without shells or with very small internal shells, in contrast to snails, which have a prominent coiled shell. The loss or reduction of the shell is a
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/A_Wikimanual_of_Gardening/Slugs

Extractions: From Wikibooks, the open-content textbooks collection Horticulture (Redirected from A Wikimanual of Gardening/Slugs Jump to: navigation search Slugs Slugs Type: Gastropod Damaging stages: All Vulnerable stages: All Slugs are gastropod molluscs without shells or with very small internal shells, in contrast to snails , which have a prominent coiled shell. The loss or reduction of the shell is a derived character, and the same basic body design has independently evolved several times, making slugs a polyphyletic group. Although they undergo torsion (180 degree twisting of internal organs) during development, their bodies are streamlined and worm-like, and so show little external evidence of it. Slugs include both marine and terrestrial species. The soft, slimy bodies of slugs are prone to desiccation, so land-living slugs are confined to moist environments. Some species of slug are notable garden pests, and can cause considerable damage to both leafy vegetables (especially the brassicas) and "fruit vegetables" such as Tomatoes . There are various methods of controlling them. Best results may be achieved by combining several of the methods mentioned below. Slugs macerate food using their radula , a rough, tongue-like organ with many tiny tooth-like denticles.
Slugs - (Gastropoda: Pulmonata)
Information on these slugs, their biology and identification, with a key and illustrations.
http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/florida_slugs.htm

Extractions: scientific name: (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) Florida has an impoverished slug fauna, having only three native species which belong to three different families. Eleven species of exotic slugs have been intercepted by USDA and FDACS-DPI quarantine inspectors, but only one is known to be established. Some of these, such as the gray field slug ( Deroceras reticulatum Limax maximus L.), and yellow garden slug ( Limax flavus L.), are very destructive garden and greenhouse pests. Therefore, constant vigilance is needed to prevent their establishment. Some veronicellid slugs are becoming more widely distributed (Dundee 1977). For example, the Paraguayan black-velvet leatherleaf, Angustipes Veronicella ameghini (Gambetta), has been found at several Florida localities (Dundee 1974, Gillmore 1982). Slugs are not commonly seen or collected because they are active mostly at night and inconspicuous during the day. In Spanish, they are called "babosas" from the verb "babear" (to drool), because of the copious amount of mucus they secrete. Slugs should be preserved in 75% isopropyl alcohol. It is best to drown them in water overnight in a covered container without air pockets so the bodies will be extended. After drowning they should be washed under running water to remove excess mucus before placing in preservative. Notes on the color of the mucus secreted by the living slug would be helpful in identification.
Slugs
Information on controlling slugs in the garden By Judy Sedbrook, Colorado Master Gardener SM, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Denver County
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Pests/slugs1.htm

Extractions: Slugs By Judy Sedbrook, Colorado Master Gardener SM , Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Denver County Garden slugs are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long when full-grown and are gray to black in color. They are not insects but mollusks, like oysters and clams, and are often described as snails without shells. Slugs move along by secreting a path of mucus. Hatching from masses found in damp areas of the garden, slugs are one of the first pests of spring. They begin hatching when temperatures are consistently greater than 40 degrees F. Young slugs resemble the adults and begin feeding as soon as they have hatched, creating large holes in the leaves, fruit and crowns of plants. They prefer damp, cool locations and will hide in soil crevices, earthworm holes or under leaves, boards or other garden debris during the day. Wet weather in spring and early summer results in an increase in the slug population. If the weather is dry, they will die or burrow deep into the soil until conditions improve. Slugs feed at night, leaving a silvery trail behind them as they move; a sure sign of their presence. They can consume several times their own body weight each night, causing serious damage in a short time.
The Okinawa Slug Site
A site featuring Okinawan Opisthobranch Molluscs, nudibranchs and other related sea slugs such as bubble-shells, sea hares and side-gilled slugs.
http://rfbolland.com/okislugs/index.html

Extractions: Chromodoris roboi This is a home page dedicated to the study of the Opisthobranch Molluscs of Okinawa�s subtropical Western Pacific waters. Hopefully the site will be one which will facilitate the study and understanding of this diverse group of molluscs. I've placed access to Okinawan images and island information, as well as a series of links to various opisthobranch resources by way of the Jump Buttons located on each page; should you have trouble with the buttons, please use the non-jump link at the bottom of this page which will duplicate the URLs found on the jump page. There are currently several first rate web sites which are providing opisthobranch researchers with a wealth of utility and information. Notable of these are Steve Long�s Opisthobranch Site , Gary McDonald�s Bibliographia Nudibranchia Check List of European Marine Mollusca Nudi Pixel a site founded by Erwin Kodiat, Yuji Law and Hengky Dotulong; all four of these feature a searchable database. On line opisthobranch newsletters are available from both Steve Long and Wayne Ellis . Erwin Koehler's Opisthobranchs of the World has an alphabetical listing of links to opisthobranch photographs found on the entire web. An excellent presentation and dialogue site has been initiated by Bill Rudman with the establishment of the
Slugs | University Of Kentucky Entomology
by Ric Bessin, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Agriculture . slugs are common pests during wet weather and can damage many types of plants in the garden.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef407.asp

Extractions: University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Slugs are common pests during wet weather and can damage many types of plants in the garden. Slugs are fleshy, slimy animals that feed mainly at night. They prefer cool, moist hiding places during the day. They range in color from light gray to black. Cool, wet spring conditions favor slug problems. Slugs rasp on leaves, stems, flowers and roots. They produce holes in the leaves or just scar the leaf surface. Small seedlings in the garden can be especially vulnerabIe to these creatures. Silvery slime trials are evidence of slug infestations. Here are a few tips on how to prevent or reduce slugs problems: Sanitation. Keep the area free of plant debris (leaves, prunings, pulled weeds, etc.), old boards, stones, or tires that provide cool moist hiding places for slugs. Prune low branches or trees or shrubs which touch the ground. Rake the leaves or mulch in order to allow the ground to dry. Metaldehyde or mesurol bait can be used to kill slugs. Read the label carefully. Do not allow pellets to come in contact with leaves of vegetables.
Slugs - (Gastropoda: Pulmonata)
common name slugs (of Florida) scientific name (Gastropoda Pulmonata) Introduction Biology - Identification - Key to slugs of Florida - Economic Importance - Management
http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/florida_slugs.htm

Extractions: scientific name: (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) Florida has an impoverished slug fauna, having only three native species which belong to three different families. Eleven species of exotic slugs have been intercepted by USDA and FDACS-DPI quarantine inspectors, but only one is known to be established. Some of these, such as the gray field slug ( Deroceras reticulatum Limax maximus L.), and yellow garden slug ( Limax flavus L.), are very destructive garden and greenhouse pests. Therefore, constant vigilance is needed to prevent their establishment. Some veronicellid slugs are becoming more widely distributed (Dundee 1977). For example, the Paraguayan black-velvet leatherleaf, Angustipes Veronicella ameghini (Gambetta), has been found at several Florida localities (Dundee 1974, Gillmore 1982). Slugs are not commonly seen or collected because they are active mostly at night and inconspicuous during the day. In Spanish, they are called "babosas" from the verb "babear" (to drool), because of the copious amount of mucus they secrete. Slugs should be preserved in 75% isopropyl alcohol. It is best to drown them in water overnight in a covered container without air pockets so the bodies will be extended. After drowning they should be washed under running water to remove excess mucus before placing in preservative. Notes on the color of the mucus secreted by the living slug would be helpful in identification.
03-30-03 Slugs
slugs by Carolyn Pauw Barden, W.S.U. WSU Extension Master Gardener This page contains links outside Washington State University which provide an option for finding
http://gardening.wsu.edu/column/03-30-03.htm
Slugs
Video clips and photos of native Banana Slug European Black Garden Slug, Spotted Banana Slug along with information on why the native Banana slugs are important for your backyard
http://www.birdsamore.com/critters/slugs.htm

Extractions: Banana Slug Because banana slugs are native, they are an important part of a balanced eco-system. They take care of keeping the forest floor clean of dead and dying debris. They decompose live and dead vegetation, consume roots, lichen, algae, fungi, carcasses and numerous other items recycling them into soil. It is said that their favorite food is mushrooms. Sometimes they eat garden plants, not excessively, just a nibble here and there. They are not the voracious eaters of garden plants like the non-native European Black Garden slugs. Banana Slugs are the largest slugs in North America and the second largest slugs in the world. They are usually 6 to 8 inches in length, but sometimes they can grow to 12 inches. European Black Garden Slug Don't confuse the European Black Garden slug with the banana slug. The garden slug is black, brown, or red in color. If you look closely at the garden slug, it has deeply textured furrows, ridges or grooves on all upper parts of the body except the mantle (the big hump just below the head). Typically, there is also an orange-stripe around the edge of the foot. The banana slug has neither the textured furrows on the upper parts of the body nor the orange edging around the foot. Spotted Banana Slug Ariolimax columbianus , the banana slug, was named in 1851 by Augustus Gould after the Columbia River district where the slug was first found. It is the only species that has color variations and can sometimes be spotted. This camouflage allows them to blend into the scenery. Lying next to a brown and black spotted leaf, the Spotted Banana slug blends like a chameleon.

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