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Difference between Slugs and Leeches

Slugs and leeches are both slimy creatures that can be found in various parts of the world. Although they may appear similar at first glance, they are actually quite different in terms of their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Leech Slug Physical Characteristics: Slugs are mollusks that have soft and slimy bodies. They do not have any limbs and instead move by contracting and expanding their body. They have a pair of tentacles on their head, with one being shorter and the other longer. The longer one has an eye at the end, which allows the slug to detect light and movement. Slugs also have a shell, which is hidden under their skin. On the other hand, leeches are segmented worms that have flattened and elongated bodies. They have suckers at both ends of their body, which they use to attach themselves to their host. Leeches have no limbs or tentacles and move by undulating their body. They do not have a shell and are usually black, brown, or greenish in color. Behavior: S

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