other insects get eaten by birds etc and worms are good for soil but the slug does nothing............?
2007-06-29 02:28:31 · 12 answers · asked by jodie c 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
They're on the housing list waiting for a shell.
2007-07-02 01:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of birds will eat slugs. There are also many snakes (such as the friendly garden Garter Snake) as well as many larger beetles that eat slugs. While I don't care much for slugs, they do have a function. I understand the slime they produce is of interest to some scientist for medical use as well, though that may no longer be true.
Also, they are cheap entertainment for children...when they get into a Hosta bed (a landscape plant that is a favorite food for slugs)...send the kids out to pick them off. Slugs have the strange ability to fascinate kids for hours!
Which one is the biggest? Who can find the smallest? Which will win a "crawl" race? When the kids are done with their "toy" have them move the captured slugs to a "safe" area away from the Hosta bed or give the kids a bottle of vinegar or salt and really watch them go! A mean way to kill a slug I admit, but effective. And since they are so hard to kill off in a Hosta or planted area, at least this way is targeted and doesn't harm beneficial insects.
2007-06-29 10:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by Marion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all animals r meant to be useful for human. The world does not exist only so that human could use it. Other animals feed upon slugs, u have no idea how much they are useful to everyone on this planet. And, still, some people DO eat slugs. I really hope I helped you._
2007-06-29 10:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by Joka B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, the banana slug eats poison oak. I think that's a good thing. All sorts of things eat slugs, and we eat some of the things that eat slugs, so it all adds up.
If you think slugs are ugly, remember they've got like a zillion eyes. How do you think you look to them?
2007-06-29 09:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noun
1.A projectile that is fired from a gun
2.Any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell
3.An idle slothful person
Verb
1.Strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
"He slugged me so hard that I passed out"
2.Be idle; exist in a changeless situation
"He slugged in bed all morning"
2007-06-30 01:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by prabhan_a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
frogs, newts, birds, beetles all eat slugs.
Some slugs eat other breeds of slugs. They also help break down waste matter in my compost heap in the garden!
2007-06-29 09:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Spawnee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A slug is a psychiatric tool introduced by god to fight depression in homo sapiens. Everytime you feel depressed, just go see a slug and see what a life it has and you thank god you are not it. you feel better and you believe god made you human cos you deserve better!!
2007-06-29 09:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by devitsdev 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
every animal is useful.
what is the uase of a human?
we wreck the planet, have destroyed the natural balance, dont get me wrong - i ove humanity, but we are a TERRIBLE for nature compared to slugs.
slugs eat leaves by the way, so when they poo they release nitrogenous waste which is used by plants as fertiliser. Also they are eaten by birds, so are part of the food chain.
2007-06-29 09:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by mark_gg_daniels 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
birds eat slugs too
2007-06-29 09:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hedgehogs eat slugs too. And hedgehogs are fairly dudelike.
2007-06-29 09:34:43 · answer #10 · answered by Sophie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋