Banana Slugs

Introduction

The first time that I saw a banana slug was when I was visiting my parents in Portland, Oregon. I was in collegeThey were on sabatical, and the first place that they took me was Multnomah Falls off Highway 84 outside of Portland. As I was approaching the bridge that was half way up, I saw this long brown slug gliding across the path. It looked like a 10 day old banana.

Family Tree

Range

Anatomy

More Information

References

• Gordon, David G., The Western Society of Malacologists Field Guide to the Slug. Sasquatch Books, 1008 Western Avenue, Seatle, WA, 98104. 1994.
  ISBN 1-57061-011-8.

• Harper, Alice B., The Banana Slug: A Close Look at a Giant Forest Slug of Western North America. Bay Leaves Press, 7000 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003. 1988.
  ISBN 0-9621218-0-0.

Links

• The Banana Slug Home Page of UCSC
• The Banana Slug String Band
• The Official Pacific Northwest Slug Page
• RoadTrip America - Signs (Banana Slug Crossing)

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