What is the banana slug? The banana slug is named for its resemblance to a ripe (or overripe, in the case of spotted individuals) banana. It’s one of the slowest creatures on Earth, moving at a ...

California is about to bestow an honor on a type of mollusk that resembles a fruit and a crustacean often served with a side of butter. Possibly. The banana slug and the Dungeness crab may become ...

The banana slug genome measured 2.3 gigabases—relatively close to the human genome size of 3.4 gigabases. "Once you have the genome published, there's a lot of other things you can learn ...

Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species synonymous with California’s coastal redwood forests and the university's beloved ...

Keep reading for the best hiking trails in the Bay Area to hit after a wet spell to spot banana slugs, California newts and ladybugs. Just be sure to watch your step as you go. Banana slugs are mostly ...