Snails
Snails
are
mollusks.
They
are
known
for
living
in
shells.
The
shells
are
often
shaped
like
spirals.
Snails
move
very
slowly.
Many
snails
make
slime.
This
helps
them
move.
Snails
have
a
strong
tail
called
a
foot.
They
use
it
to
move
or
swim.
Most
snails
have
tentacles
on
their
heads.
Their
eyes
are
often
at
the
top
of
the
tentacles.
Some
snails
live
on
land.
Others
live
in
the
ocean.
Snails
might
also
live
in
freshwater.
Many
snails
rest
in
wet
places
during
the
day.
Most
snails
hibernate
in
their
shells
during
the
winter.
Snails
Most
snails
eat
plants.
Some
eat
animal
waste.
A
few
snails
eat
meat.
Snails
have
a
rough
tongue.
It
is
called
a
radula.
They
use
it
to
scrape
pieces
off
their
food
to
eat.
Snails
lay
eggs.
Some
hatch
into
larvae
that
swim
in
water.
Others
look
like
adults
right
away.
Snails
can
live
for
up
to
10
years,
depending
on
the
species.
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Snail Classification: Gastropod
Diet: Most snails are Herbivores. Some species are Omnivores or Carnivores.
Endangered Status: Least Concern to Critically Endangered, depending on the species
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Average Length – Longest An Australian trumpet snail is shorter than an acoustic guitar. -
Average Length – Shortest The smallest snail is shorter than a penny.
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