Snail - Wikipedia When the word "snail" is used in this most general sense, it includes not just land snails but also numerous species of sea snails and freshwater snails Gastropods that naturally lack a shell, or have only an internal shell, are mostly called slugs, and land snails that have only a very small shell (that they cannot retract into) are sometimes
Snail Facts, Types, Diet, Reproduction, Classification, Pictures The activity of the land snail is dependent on humidity, as when the conditions are less humid, they go into a period of dormancy called estivation Snails may be either solitary or territorial, depending on the species
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Snail | mollusk | Britannica snail, a gastropod, especially one having an enclosing shell, into which it may retract completely for protection A gastropod lacking a shell is commonly called a slug or sea slug
10 Essential Facts About Snails - A-Z Animals Every snail has a shell, and unlike many other shelled creatures, snails do not discard their shells and form new ones In fact, as snails grow, their shells grow with them Their growth begins while they are still inside the egg, and when they hatch, they already have their shells
Types of Snails - Sea, Land And Saltwater - +15 Types (PHOTOS) Whether you are wanting to discover all types of land snails or types of sea snails, this complete guide of snail types is for you! Snail classification and snail species identification, pictures
Snail - New World Encyclopedia Snail is the common name applied to most members of the mollusk class Gastropoda that have coiled shells Snails are found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments
All about land snails - Welcome Wildlife The largest sea snail, the giant Australian Trumpet, Syrinx aruanus, can be as long as 3 0 feet (91 cm) But, the biggest land snail, thought to be the African Giant Snail, Achatina achatina, has a shell that measures only 7 0 inches (18 cm)