What is a banana slug?
A banana slug is a type of mollusk, with the classic soft body of a mollusk but no hard external shell. The animals are found in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, with the temperate redwood forests of Northern California proving a popular hangout spot for banana slugs. In addition to providing clues to the evolution of mollusks, banana slugs are also the official mascot of the University of California, Santa Cruz. They also nearly became the California State Mollusk in the late 1980s. There are several species of banana slug, all found in the Ariolimax genus. They are often yellow with brownish spots which cause them to look rather like bananas, although they also come in white, green, and brown. The animals prefer the damp environment of forest floors and gardens, where they feed on plants, fungi, lichens, and decomposing vegetable matter with their rasping mouthpart known as a radula. The animals are infamous for very extremely slimy, and as anyone who has handled a banana slug k
A. A banana slug is a large yellow slug that inhabits redwood forests. They can grow to be quite large, often over 6 inches long. Coloration can vary, with some slugs having dark spots and others being completely brown. Most banana slugs are solid yellow. They feed on vegetation and are commonly seen after a rain.
A banana slug is a large yellow slug that inhabits redwood forests. They can grow to be quite large, often over 6 inches long. Coloration can vary, with some slugs having dark spots and others being completely brown. Most banana slugs are solid yellow. They feed on vegetation and are commonly seen after a rain. This slug was exploring after a rain. The feelers help it find its way through the forest.
