Limacacea

gastropod superfamily

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The term "Limacacea" refers to a superfamily of gastropod mollusks, primarily characterized by terrestrial slugs. These gastropods, belonging to the subclass Pulmonata, have adapted to life on land, with some species exhibiting complex accessory organs for reproduction and sophisticated water conservation mechanisms.12

The family Limacidae, which is part of this superfamily, includes typical slugs, some of which are known garden pests. These slugs often have soft, slimy bodies and are typically found in moist environments. While many gastropods have evolved to lose their shells, terrestrial slugs represent a significant evolutionary trend within this class.3452

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Superfamily Limacacea Marginal teeth of radula with narrow, lengthened basal plates, usually unicuspid; zonitid snails with smooth shells and many sluglike species, common in wet, tropical areas and in temperate regions; about 12 families, including limacid and milacid slugs. Suborder Holopoda A group of 3 superfamilies.…
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Superfamily Limacacea Marginal teeth of radula with narrow, lengthened basal plates, usually unicuspid; zonitid snails with smooth shells and many sluglike species, common in wet, tropical areas and in temperate regions; about 12 families, including limacid and milacid slugs. Suborder Holopoda A group of 3 superfamilies.…
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