Moreton Bay Bugs are also known as Bay Lobster, Bug, Shovelnose Lobster, Slipper Lobster, Squat Lobster and Mud Bug. Moreton Bay Bugs are found along the entire coast of the northern half of Australia. They live on the sea bed, in turbid inshore coastal waters from 10 metres to 30 metres in depth over soft, unconsolidated mud and fine sand and silt particles. Two spawning or more are common and take place during the summer.
IUD (intrauterine device) any device such as a plastic/copper coil that is introduced into the female uterus as a means of preventing either fertilization of the egg or implantation of the embryo. see BIRTH CONTROL. IUD
In the United Kingdom (UK), the IUD with progestogen is referred to as an intrauterine system (IUS) or intrauterine contraceptive (IUC). This article will refer to these devices as the hormonal IUD to distinguish from IUD with copper. Mirena is one brand available in the United States and UK.