answersLogoWhite

0

Movements of snail

Updated: 12/11/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Best Answer

The snail moves by creeping on a flat "foot" underneath the body. The band of muscles in the foot contract and expand and this create a kind of rippling movement that pushes the snail forward. The "foot" has a special gland that produces a slimy mucus to make a slippery track. You can often see these silvery tracks in the garden. The slime comes out from the front and hardens when it comes into contact with air. The snail is able to move on very sharp pointed needles, knife, razors and vines without being injured because the mucus-like secretion helps to protect its body. Look at how the snail wraps its soft body around the branch so that it will not fall off.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Movements of snail
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp