Banana slug - Wikipedia
The Pacific banana slug is the second-largest species of terrestrial slug in the world, achieving a length of up to 25 centimetres (9.8 in) [6] and a weight of up to 115 grams (4.1 ounces). [7] The largest slug species is Limax cinereoniger , which can reach 30 centimetres (12 in) in length.
Banana slug, facts and photos - National Geographic
The banana slug is named for its resemblance to a ripe (or overripe, in the case of spotted individuals) banana. It’s one of the slowest creatures on Earth, moving at a maximum speed of six and...
Pacific Banana Slug - Wikipedia
The Pacific Banana Slug (Ariolimax columbianus) is a species of slug found on the Pacific coast of North America. [1] It is the second-largest species of terrestrial slug in the world, growing up to 25 centimeters (9.8 in) long. [1] As of 2021, it is the most commonly observed species in the genus Ariolimax on the citizen science website ...
California banana slugs: Fun facts about our vibrant, terrestrial ...
2018年11月21日 · The California banana slug is the second largest slug in the world after the European Limax cinereoniger. It can grow up to 10 inches long, move about 6.5 inches per minute, and can have variations in coloration based upon diet, exposure to light and elements, and the moisture levels present in the atmosphere.
Banana Slug - University of Puget Sound
Banana Slug (Ariolimax columbianus) The largest slug in North America (up to 20 cm, rarely more), perhaps the second largest slug in the world, Banana Slugs are a special feature of our region.
The Fascinating World Of the Banana Slug with Dr. Janet Leonard ...
2020年9月27日 · Dr. Janet Leonard, research associate at UC Santa Cruz, explores the fascinating world of the banana slug, discussing the natural history, reproductive biology, evolution and distribution of banana slugs.
Ariolimax columbianus - ADW
The Banana Slug is the second largest slug. It can reach up to a length of 25 cm. The majority of Banana Slugs can easily be identified by their resemblence to a banana. They have yellow bodies with brown spots. Some Banana Slugs can be found with green, brown, or white bodies.
Banana Slug: All You Need to Know for a Slimy Adventure
2023年8月22日 · Banana slugs are fascinating creatures that can be found in the dense temperate rainforests spanning the west coast of the United States, Canada, and Alaska. As one of the largest slugs in North America, these slimy invertebrates can reach lengths of …
Banana Slugs - Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Did you know that the Bay Area's iconic banana slugs (Ariolimax sp.) are the largest land mollusk in North America, and the second largest slug in the world? In addition to its notable bright yellow color and its very large size (up to 10 inches!), a banana slug’s signature attribute is its thick, sticky slime (mucus) that covers its whole body.
A Thriving Community of Banana Slugs - The New York Times
2012年3月28日 · I pick up a spotted green hermaphroditic banana slug wiggling toward me, nearly 10 inches long. Ariolimax columbianus, the Pacific banana slug, is the second-largest species of terrestrial...