Limax
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A group of slugs that live on land and breathe air
- noun
- Specialized
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Limax
- The common European garden slug belongs to the genus Limax.
Examples
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Researchers studied the feeding habits of Limax species in urban areas.
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Specimens of Limax were collected and observed under laboratory conditions.
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The Limax species is known for its unique breathing system.
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Many gardeners dislike Limax slugs due to their destructive feeding habits.
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The garden was full of Limax slugs, making it difficult to grow vegetables.
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After the rain, I often find Limax slugs on the pavement near my house.
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Children were amazed to see a Limax crawling slowly across the damp soil.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Limax comes from the Latin word limax, meaning 'slug'. So the scientific name simply calls these animals 'slugs', which makes the genus easy to remember.
