Snails (Achatinoidea)-
Some species of snails hibernate during the cold months of the year. They cover their bodies with a layer of mucus, which prevents them from drying out. Sometimes snails are also able to hibernate in the summer to survive if they are forced to survive in a severe drought. They live off of the stored up fat during this time of year. This process is one of the many reasons why they have been able to survive for million years. One of the main reasons why snails die is due to becoming a meal for other animals. Snails are extremely slow animals so it is very difficult for them to get away from predators.
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Slugs (shell-less terristrial gastropod mollusc)-
There are thousands of species of slugs that can be found all over the world. They have adapted to life on the ground and in the ocean. Slugs play an important role in natural ecosystems by removing dead, decaying plant matter and serving as an important source of food for various species of animals.
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Earthworms (Lumbricina)-
Earthworms are indigenous to Europe, but are now abundant in North America and western Asia. They are a source of food for many animals, like birds, rats, and toads, and are frequently used in residential composting and as bait in commercial and recreational fishing. Their populations are high (they’re even considered agricultural pests in some areas) and they have no special status.
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Bacteria (Bacteria)-
Bacteria are tiny organisms, usually consisting of one cell, that lack chlorophyll. They're found everywhere, in the air, soil, water, and inside your body and on your skin. They usually multiply very rapidly under favorable conditions, forming colonies of millions or even billions of organisms within a space as small as a drop of water. Some bacteria live on the inside of animals like cows or deer. These bacteria allow them to digest the material the grass is made of, called cellulose.
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Button Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)-
A Button Mushroom is an edible basidiomycete mushroom native to grasslands in Europe and North America. It takes two colors while immature, white and brown, both of which have various names. When mature, it is known as portobello mushroom, often shortened to just portobello. Elements like nitrogen and phosphorus are required in big quantities by biological systems, yet aren't abundant in the environment. Fungi releases these elements from decaying organisms.
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