Why it's awesome: Not all slugs blend into the background. Some, like the striking Mount Kaputar slug, stand out from the crowd. These slimy critters not only grow up to 8 inches (20 centimeters ...

Slugs feed on both live and decaying plant matter. Slug damage consists of large, ragged holes in the leaves to near complete defoliation of young plants. Slugs are present from spring to fall ...

Banana slugs are decomposers and play an important role in their ecosystem. They eat detritus (dead organic matter), including fallen leaves and plants, animal feces, moss, and mushroom spores ...