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Newly discovered native slug (2nd of 4)

Newly discovered native slug

This large native slug, from Ōmahuta Forest in Northland, appears to be a newly discovered species from the genus Athoracophorus. It has not yet been described.

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Soil Bugs - An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Soil Invertebrates
Reference: IMGP7517.jpg
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/2/5/2