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Slugs

Terrestrial slugs have evolved from snails and most species still have a vestigial shell internally.

Of the 40 species of slug in the UK, the most and the one most likely to annoy gardeners. However, the green cellar slug feeds on mould and is particularly helpful in breaking down garden waste in compost heaps.

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