Can anyone help with this?
John

John & Cheryl Jacobs
Seffner, FL
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ronald L. Shimek <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 8:45 AM
Subject: mollusca Sluggish help


Hi Folks,

A colleague of mine,  Ms. Maria Mantas, USFS,  has found a slug on one of
her research sites just south of Glacier Nat'l Park in NW Montana.  The
animal appears to very localized in distribution. It is shiney black, with a
rugose dorsum.  No other color anywhere.  Looks somewhat like *Arion ater*,
but is smaller, more slender, and has different proportions.  These animals
also eat native vegetation.

If anyone can help her identify this animal (and she is willing to send
specimens) please contact her at the following address:

Maria Mantas
E-mail Address(es):
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Thanks, Ron Shimek