>Slugmites (Riccardoella) are feeding on mucus produced by terrestrial snails
>and slugs, but in case of danger they enter the mantle cavity by means of
>the pneumostone. So they are both interior and exterior 'parasites'.
These mites are not likely to affect humans. Some nematodes MIGHT be
another matter.
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