Thanks for the replies so far.

Basically, I am wondering about the ability of Philomycus to burrow
compared to other slugs. Does its body shape and mantle size/shape
hinder it, or does it prefer not to burrow? I believe some
Veronicellidae burrow so the size of the mantle wouldn't be an issue,
but perhaps because on Philomycus the mantle does not extend as far
around the body.  Maybe not an issue with the mantle at all. Any ideas
or other hypotheses?

Jody Thompson

>>> [log in to unmask] 03/03/05 5:23 PM >>>
Regarding P. carolinianus, Ingram (Nautilus, 59:87, 1946] said "In
forest
areas during summer dry periods they were found concealed beneath humus,
logs, fallen bark, and in decaying log crevices."

Aydin


On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 12:50:48 -0600, Jody Thompson <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>Has anyone noticed or read about Philomycus carolinianus burrowing into
>anything other than a rotting log or tree or remnants of a log or tree?
>I would like to know if it has been noticed burrowing into soil of any
>kind. Observations of other Philomycids will do as well.
>
>Thanks,
>Jody Thompson
>

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