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Scutus antipodes

Elephant Slug, Shield Slug, Ducksbill Limpet

Zachary O'Leary (2011) 


 

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Overview

Brief Summary


Physical Description

Size


Identification Resources


Ecology

Local Distribution and Habitats


Biogeographical Distribution


Micro-habitats and Associations


Crypsis


Life History & Behaviour

Behaviour


Cyclicity


Morphology and Physiology

External Morphology


Internal Anatomy


Conservation

Threats


References & More Information

Bibliographies


Names & Taxonomy

Common Names

Size

The flat oval shape of the shell results in a fairly large dorso-ventrally flattened animal. Measuring from the tip to tip of the shell, the average elephant slug grows to 8cm in length, with larger specimens reaching 12cm (Rudman 2000).

Classification

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