Bibliograph

The secret world of slugs and snails, life in the very slow lane, David George Gordon

Type

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The secret world of slugs and snails, life in the very slow lane, David George Gordon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The secret world of slugs and snails

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

617591942

Responsibility statement

David George Gordon

Sub title

life in the very slow lane

Summary

A preeminent expert on the small wonders of the natural world, David George Gordon playfully and thoughtfully sheds light on the fascinating lives of slugs and snails. Covering everything from snail sex to the manufacture of synthetic slug slime, Gordon takes us on a journey through the languid and magical world of these charismatic invertebrates. From essays like Grow Your Own Escargot to indispensable gardening tips, this book is chock-full of information on the much-maligned mollusks. Whether removing non-native slugs from your garden or following a native snail as it meanders across the forest floor, you'll never look at these underdogs the same way again. --, From Amazon

Table Of Contents

Common and scientific names of land slugs and snails used in this book -- Introduction : Why slow and steady wins the race -- Slug and snail basics -- A gastropod gallery -- Seven wonders of snaildom -- Sharing our gardens : coexisting with snails and slugs

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