Slugs are generally active during which conditions?

Slugs are generally active during which conditions?

• A. Daytime in dry conditions
• B. Nighttime and high humidity
• C. Morning after rain
• D. Always active

Answer: (B)

Slugs move and feed best when the environment is moist and shaded, because they lose water quickly and can’t tolerate dry, sunny conditions. This makes them largely nocturnal, active at night when humidity is high, and especially after rainfall when surfaces stay wet. Daytime dry conditions push them to hide and wait for moisture, so they aren’t running around in the sun. An option claiming they’re always active ignores these moisture and temperature limitations.

Slugs move and feed best when the environment is moist and shaded, because they lose water quickly and can’t tolerate dry, sunny conditions. This makes them largely nocturnal, active at night when humidity is high, and especially after rainfall when surfaces stay wet. Daytime dry conditions push them to hide and wait for moisture, so they aren’t running around in the sun. An option claiming they’re always active ignores these moisture and temperature limitations.