Curated OER
The Wonderful World of Slugs
Examine a slug? Of course, what else would a 2nd grader do with it? Pupils use clues and go on a slug hunt, read a slug story, or make a cooperative group mural of a slug's habitat. While older learners catalog slugs, go on a slug hunt,...
Curated OER
Slugs and Snails
Slugs and snails are the focus of this life science worksheet. Student read a selection on these animals, then answer ten comprehension questions. Then, students must draw an "alien portrait" using the characteristics of slugs and snails...
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Australian Museum: Sea Slug Forum
Excellent source for a vast array of information on the colorful sea slugs. Topics like localities, feeding, body shape, mating, and an entire list of species complete with photos are provided.
Other
The Slug Site
Describes Opisthobranch Molluscs, which includes sea slugs. Includes many links to other sites and a wealth of photographs and descriptions of sea slugs contributed by people around the world.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mass, Weight, and Weightlessness
Site from HyperPhysics dealing with the topic of mass and weight. In addition the site deals with weightlessness. The numerous links to other pages help the student see how ideas are interrelated.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Mollusks
Thorough reference tool explores the mollusk with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, history, behavior, evolution, conservation, and external links. The mollusk image is no longer available.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Animals: Mollusks
The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the characteristics and natural history of mollusks in text and color photography.
University of California
Nudibranchs: You Are What You Eat
Information about nudibranchs and their diet. Learn more about these sea slugs.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Ariolimax Columbianus (Banana Slug)
Information about the banana slug, including its habitat, description, behavior, food habits, and more.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Clams and Snails the Mollusks
A concise beginners research page highlighting the major characteristics of the Mollusks.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Marsh Slug
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Marsh Slugs (Deroceras laeve), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
Other
Ark in Space: The Banana Slug Nature's Giant Recycler
Information about the nature, habitat, and behavior of the banana slug, with plenty of photographs.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Banana Slug
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance of the banana slug.