I found a Leopard Slug outside of my home

in animal •  7 years ago 

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- Leopard Slug -

- Genus : Limax -

- Family : Maximus -

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Etymology

from Greek limax meaning "slug/snail", and maximus- meaning "greatest/largest".

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Location
Native to Europe, but now found worldwide due to accidental introduction.

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Size
4-8in or 10-20cm

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What do they eat
Omnivorous, both plant and other lifeforms. They clean up dead plants and fungi, and are known to pursue other slugs at a top speed of 6 inches (15 cm) per minute. They eat fresh crops at a higher rate than they can grow, and so they are listed as a major agricultural pest by state departments of agriculture in the US.

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Reproduction
This species has a unique mating procedure. The pair of slugs use mucus to hang suspended in the air from a tree branch (like Spider-Man). They then proceed to create life while airborne.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this post. Animals are some of the most interesting things on Earth, in my opinion. There is an endless amount of species. I aim to write more posts in the future about unique creatures that exist on our planet. Stay tuned for more content like this.

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Best Regards,
@daltono

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Wow that's pretty cool! Like a nudibranch, those things have such cool colors and patterns!

I know right. I was pretty impressed but such a sluggish little creature.

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Nice post

Leopard slug. I have never seen it at my home. You didn't curious to see it. I am so scared about it. Your post gives details information about this Leopard.