Arion Ater Collection

Black slug (Arion ater), brown form, crawling over patio after rain, with house and garden bench in the background, Wiltshire, UK, July. Property released

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European Black Slug slugs mating. Allariz, Galicia, Spain. Date:

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European Black Slug slugs mating. Allariz, Galicia, Spain. Date:

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European Black Slug on moss. Allariz, Galicia, Spain. Date:

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European Black Slug on moss. Allariz, Galicia, Spain. Date:

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Black Slugs mating Date:

LM of radula of slug
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of the radula of the Black Slug (Arion ater). The radula is a horny strip of tooth plates found in most molluscs

Coloured SEM of the radula of the garden slug
Radula. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph of the radula of the Garden Slug (Arion ater). The radula is a horny strip of tooth plates found in most molluscs

Common black slug on a leaf
Common black slug (Arion ater) on a leaf. This species of slug is found in northern Europe and the Pacific Northwest. Photographed in Poland

Great black slug (Arion ater) on a leaf. Slugs are hermaphrodites. This slug can grow up to 15 centimetres long. Photographed in the UK

Black slug on waxcap fungus
Black slug (Arion ater) on a splendid waxcap fungus (Hygrocybe splendidissima). The splendid waxcap is inedible to humans

Large black slug (Arion ater), seen here in its red colour form, crawling on an apple. This widespread slug can reach over 10 centimetres in length

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"Exploring the Aftermath: The Black Slug (Arion ater) in its Brown Form" After a refreshing rain shower, nature's creatures emerge to explore their surroundings. Picture No. 11066591 captures the captivating sight of an Arion ater, commonly known as the black slug, making its way across a patio. Its brown form stands out against the wet surface, showcasing its unique beauty. In Picture No. 11066590, we see this resilient creature crawling gracefully over the patio after rainfall. With each movement, it leaves behind delicate trails that tell tales of its journey through the damp environment. Picture No. 11066589 and Picture No. 11066588 offer different angles of this intriguing scene with a house serving as an unassuming backdrop to this small yet significant encounter between man-made structures and nature's wonders. As we zoom in closer with Picture No. 10983559 and Picture No. 10983558, we are granted glimpses into the intricate details of Arion ater's radula - an anatomical structure used for feeding purposes - showcased through light microscopy (LM) and colored scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These images reveal fascinating patterns and textures that make up this slug's feeding apparatus. While often overlooked due to their humble appearance, these slugs play essential roles within ecosystems as they interact with various organisms around them – even leafy companions like seen in "Common black slug on a leaf. " Their presence is not limited to patios alone; they can be found exploring diverse habitats such as gardens or forests. The Great Black Slug featured in one image demonstrates how size does not dictate significance when it comes to appreciating nature's creations fully. Lastly, let us not forget about symbiotic relationships captured beautifully in "Black slug on waxcap fungus, " where these slugs find nourishment while contributing to fungal dispersal at the same time.