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Like all other species of the Arionidae
family, the black slug is a
hermaphrodite, meaning it can fertilize
itself if needed, although a mate is preferred. After mating, the slug
lays eggs
about 5 mm in diameter.The favoured
location for eggs is a dark, cold, damp
place such as a compost heap.
10 to 15 cms.
Decomposting matter, such as leaves, fungus,
decaying vegetable material and carrion.
Moist environment.
In the past two decades, it's mating with Arion lusitanicus (or
Spanish slug) has
resulted in a more resilient hybrid, exhibiting increased tolerance to
cold. Like snails, most slugs have two pairs of 'feelers' or tentacles
on their head. The upper pair—optical tentacles—are
light sensors; the lower pair provides the sense of smell. Both pairs
are retractable and can be regrown if lost.
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