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Slugs Dehydrated by Salt

10/1/2003


name         Allyson L. H.
status       educator
age          20s

Question -   Why do slugs dry out when salt is poured on them?
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Slugs do not have a protective outer covering or shell to prevent the salt absorbing the 
moisture from their skin and body.

J. Elliott
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