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Shield Slug

Testacella scutulum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Stylommatophora ›Family: Testacellidae ›Genus: Testacella

About

Testacella scutulum is an air-breathing, carnivorous land slug, a terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family Testacellidae, the shelled slugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shield Slug?
The scientific name of Shield Slug is Testacella scutulum.
What is the conservation status of Shield Slug?
The Shield Slug has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Shield Slug belong to?
Shield Slug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shield Slug belong to?
Shield Slug belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Shield Slug belong to?
Shield Slug belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Shield Slug belong to?
Shield Slug belongs to the order Stylommatophora.
What family does Shield Slug belong to?
Shield Slug belongs to the family Testacellidae.
What genus does Shield Slug belong to?
Shield Slug belongs to the genus Testacella.