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Large native slug (1st of 4)

Large native slug

Most native slugs are characterised by a leaf pattern on the outside of their bodies. This one, Athoracophorus giantea, is over 3 centimetres long – one of the largest species.

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Soil Bugs - An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Soil Invertebrates
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Photograph by Alastair Robertson and Maria Minor

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Paddy Ryan. 'Snails and slugs', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/snails-and-slugs/2/5/1