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Do snails lay eggs?

Snails belong to mollusks, that is, to animals that do not have a skeleton. There are two main types of snails: those with shells and those with only a thin mantle. Representatives of the second group are usually called "slugs". All members of this family of mollusks have one large leg from the side of the abdomen. That is why they are called gastropods.

This group includes large ocean snails and mitres. The shell diameter of an ocean snail is about 25 mm. All these creatures are equipped with one or two pairs of antennae. They have two eyes, which may be at the tips of the antennae or at their base, and a mouth. The mouth is often shaped like a proboscis. At the end of it there are sharp teeth with which the snail can gnaw on plants. Some snails eat animal food. For example, an oyster snail, which drills through the shell of an oyster and feasts on its flesh.

Snails and slugs breathe with a single lung or gills. Their shells, often beautifully shaped, are worked out by the mantle. They usually grow coil by coil as the snail itself grows. Most snails lay eggs. Some lay a few very large eggs, others a lot of small ones. In some species, offspring are born in the form of living beings!

Thus, you can see that these little creatures are a very interesting object to study. By the way, have you ever eaten snails? In many countries, the meat of garden and sea snails is considered a delicacy.

Author: Likum A.

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