Snails

Definition

Snails are small, slow-moving mollusks with a spiral-shaped shell. They are found in various habitats, including land, freshwater, and marine environments.

Related terms

Gastropods: Gastropods are a class of mollusks that includes snails. They have a single coiled shell or no shell at all.

Herbivores: Snails are herbivorous creatures that feed on plants and algae.

Radula: A radula is a unique feeding organ found in snails that helps them scrape food particles from surfaces.