Philomycus carolinianus, also known as the Carolina mantleslug, is a species of land slug. It is a terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family of Philomycidae. This species is a part of the fauna of the Carolinian Forest in Canada. This species is also a plays a vital role in the ecosystem through nutrient cycling.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Carolina Mantleslug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Philomycus togatus
- Megapallifera mutabilis
- Megapallifera ragsdalei
- Philomycus flexuolaris
- Pallifera fosteri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Stylommatophora
- Family
- Philomycidae
- Genus
- Philomycus
- Species
- Philomycus carolinianus
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