Hatching egg of Arion hortensis
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Hatching egg of Arion hortensis
Eggs of the garden slug, Arion hortensis, photographed five weeks after they were laid, August ( Norfolk UK ).Slugs are members of the Pulmonata within the class Gastropoda; they breathe air through a rudimentary Ôé¼┼ôlungÔé¼ within the mantle. The eggs of A. hortensis are laid in batches of 20-50 in damp situations and take a few weeks to hatch at normal ambient temperatures in late summer. A. hortensis is a widespread pest of gardens, feeding on tender foliage. The picture shows part of a batch of eggs of A. hortensis that was laid in the soil within a flower pot. The eggs are 5mm in diameter. In the centre, a baby slug is emerging, head first, from its egg. It will take one year to attain its full adult size
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Garden Pest Gastropoda Garden Slug Pulmonata
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This print captures the delicate process of life emerging from its hidden sanctuary. The hatching egg of Arion hortensis, commonly known as the garden slug, is showcased in all its intricate beauty. Five weeks after being laid in the moist soil of a flower pot in Norfolk, UK, these eggs are finally revealing their secret. Slugs belong to the Pulmonata class within Gastropoda and possess a rudimentary "lung" that enables them to breathe air. A batch of 20-50 eggs is typically laid by A. hortensis in damp environments and takes several weeks to hatch during late summer at normal temperatures. A notorious garden pest, A. hortensis feeds on tender foliage and can be found widespread across gardens. In this image, we witness a portion of an egg batch with each individual measuring 5mm in diameter. At the center stage, a baby slug emerges headfirst from its protective shell. It's fascinating to note that it will take an entire year for this tiny creature to reach its full adult size. This remarkable photograph not only showcases nature's incredible diversity but also reminds us of the wonders unfolding right beneath our feet - even within something as seemingly insignificant as slug eggs.
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