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'.

Henk K. Mienis

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From: "Andrew Grebneff" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: Inedible mollusks, or say no to slug sushi


> >Some snails have endogenous parasites (those that are not washed
> >by the rain... Be carefull
> >
> >Fabio Wiggers
> >  >
> >
> >
> >>  Clean (snail picked up during rain, so it's clean and
> >>  slime-free) and
> >  > tasteless. No residue to wash out of your mouth.
>
> Landsnails with EXternal parasites?
>
>