Scientists produce first complete genome of a banana slug
Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species ...
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Banana slug
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 ...
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The beloved banana slug becomes California’s official state slug
The banana slug also has a special place as the mascot of UC Santa Cruz. The recognition of the banana slug at the state level was “an affirmation of one of the things that makes UC Santa Cruz a ...
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Banana slug takes next step to becoming California's state slug
It was a big day at the state capitol for banana slugs on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1850, which would make the banana slug California's state slug, passed the assembly. Sammy the Slug, the UC Santa ...