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Three new creatures are joining the ranks of the California Poppy and California Quail as state symbols next year.
In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing three new state symbols: the Dungeness crab as the state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone as the state seashell.
“California has some of the most biodiverse environments in the world – with over 5,500 plants, animals, and other life forms. From the majestic California redwood down to the delicate California quail, every organism matters here – and it’s time we celebrated our less cuddly friends before they get too crabby. The Dungeness crab, the banana slug, and the black abalone each bring much to our state and are well deserving of this recognition,” said Governor Newsom.
AB 1797 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) establishes the Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) as the official state crustacean. Dungeness crab is one of the state’s oldest commercial fisheries, regulated by the Legislature since 1895, and remains a pillar of the state’s coastal economy.
AB 1850 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) establishes the banana slug (Ariolimax) as the official state slug. The banana slug plays an integral role in our ecosystems – particularly the redwood forests, as their diet includes plants that compete with redwood seedlings for light, water, and nutrients. Not to mention, UC Santa Cruz chose the banana slug to be their mascot – named Sammy the Slug.
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