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Why is a snails shell curly?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 10/9/2023

Due to the evolutionary advantage of having a 'curly' shell instead of a straight long shell ( Like in early forms of cephalopods) the 'curly' shell much easier to transport, is stronger, and allows snails to move into small crevasses.

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