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Slugs and Snails

Characterized by their shell and slow movement, snails are a common garden dweller and even a delicacy in some countries. Snails without shells are called slugs.

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Is a snail an insect and why?

No, they are gastropods; animals that grow their homes.

When do land snails lay eggs?

they dig down in the dirt a few centimeters

Do snails need to bask?

Snails need to be sheltered from the sun for the most part because they can dry out. They can be in the sun for short amounts of time depending on the time of year.

Which soft bodied group of animals includes snails sea slugs oysters and octopuses?

They would be Mollusks, (phylum Mollusca), a soft-bodied invertebrate with an unsegmented body, one muscular foot for mobility, a visceral hump, and a mantle. Most have shells, but in the case of the slug, which it has no shell.

I hope that answered your question. :)

Why does the slime move on the snail?

it does that so it can move ,the slime moves also to help the snail retrace its steps and so it can stay in place when it is very windy.--CA science industry

Do snails breath through there foot?

Yes they do breathe air from water they is how they stay alive they can live for a month under water you also may see a pond snail upside down with their bottoms out of the water they are breathing!

Do snails burp?

Absolutely, yes. Don't ask me about the specifics, I just know they do. In my letterbox, i see a lot of half-eaten mail when its been raining. Along side are a LOT of white paperesque residue left over by the mail-eating bandits. They're not teribly processed tho, you can even see the ink still on the paper itself. They are very dry, and get fairly hard to the touch. That's according to my amateur observations. So yes, "snails do poo."

What group does octopus and tree snail belong to?

The octopus is the class Cephalopoda of the the obvious phylum Mollusca

Are coyotes warm blooded or cold blooded?

All mammals are warm blooded, so a coyote would be warm blooded.

Why are a snail's eyes like antennas?

The two longer appendages on the snails face are considered their eyes, even though they are more of light detectors, while the two shorter ones are used for feeling to see what is in the snails path.

Do Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery?

No. Retarders use pressure created within the engine to lessen the speed of a vehicle.

Are leeches harmful?

If leaches take too much of your blood, it is harmful.

How do you breed slugs?

slugs mate by going in circles but stay close they make alot of slime while going in circles

What is the name of a baby snail?

a baby snail is called a baby snail they don't have a name.

Why isn't my snail waking up?

d'ont worry , snails sleep a lot

but if your still worried put water in the shell and you will see

your snail will come out the shell

Hope i helpt

What do arctic snails eat?

Sea snails are pteropods and are an essential food for bowhead whales. These snails feed on phytoplankton and gather in big groups that discolor the water.

Do marble cone snails live in Africa?

yes, the marbled cone snail does live in africa. i am correct. i am only 10 years old.

What is a moon snails latin name?

The northern moon snail, Polinices heros, is a species of large sea snail, a predatory marine gastropod mollusc. It is found rather uncommonly intertidally, but is much more commonly subtidally. This species, like all moon snails, feeds voraciously on clams and other snails.

What kind of leaves do snails eat?

Snails eat a variety of plants depending on where they live. The main thing to note is that they usually eat plants that are decaying because it is easier for them to digest plants that are already breaking down.

How do snails escape their prey?

"Land snail defenses against predators include cryptic coloration and texture; thickened shells and aperture barriers; increased mucus production; irritating smells and tastes; hiding behaviors, and rapid withdrawal or dislodging movements."

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How does snail food get into snails?

The food gets into the snail via its mouth. It's mouth is located underneath the snails head, and can sometimes be difficult to see.

Where do snakes move faster then slugs?

because the snake is related in the greater area

Is the gray wolf warm blooded or cold blooded?

Wolves are mammals, and all mammals are warm blooded.

"hot blooded" isn't used in Biology, but is generally used for people who get angry and flare up easily.