Long dismissed as slimy garden nuisances, slugs are proving to be one of nature’s more remarkable creatures. From recycling organic matter in ecosystems to inspiring cutting-edge medical technologies, these slow-moving animals have earned a second look from scientists — and the findings are genuinely striking.
Soil recyclers: the ecological role most gardeners overlook
Slugs have been treated as unwanted visitors in gardens for centuries, particularly after rain when their glistening trails are hard to miss. Yet that reputation obscures a genuinely useful function in the natural world.
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