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In this article we will discuss about the structure of Garden Slug (Vaginula) with the help of a diagram.
1. It is commonly called garden slug and is found in lawns and gardens hidden under fallen leaves and in damp dark areas.
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2. The body is elongated, dorsal surface is convex and ventral flat.
3. Shell in adult and body organs exhibit detorsion.
4. The head region bears 4 retractile tentacles.
5. The second pair of tentacles bears eyes at the tip.
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6. At the ventral surface a furrow runs along the mid ventral line.
7. These animals are hermaphrodite. The male genital aperture is situated at the base of right second tentacle.