Slugs laying eggs. Three slugs (order Gastropoda) laying eggs. Slugs are hermaphrodites,each having characteristics of both sex. All slugs lay eggs after a mutual exchange of sperm. Eggs are laid in autumn and spring,with autumn lain eggs often over-wintering before hatching. Spring lain eggs hatch after 3 weeks. About 300 eggs are laid in clusters of 30 to 50,in moist concealed locations in the soil. Young slugs are active as soon as they hatch,although they tend to stay underground feeding on decaying organic matter (humus) | |
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