Snails and slugs
The class Gastropoda comprises snails, semi-slugs and slugs. A snail has an organic to calcareous coiled shell, into which its soft body can be fully retracted. On the other hand, a semi-slug shows a reduced shell that is embedded under the mantle tissue, which does not accommodate the soft tissue....
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| Language: | English |
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UNIMAS Publisher, Sarawak Energy Berhad and Natural History Publications (Borneo) Sdn. Bhd.
2024
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46289/1/Land%20snails%20and%20slugs%20Baleh.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46289/ |
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| Summary: | The class Gastropoda comprises snails, semi-slugs and slugs. A snail has an organic to calcareous coiled shell, into which its soft body can be fully retracted. On the other hand, a semi-slug shows a reduced shell that is embedded under the mantle tissue, which does not accommodate the
soft tissue. Lastly, a slug lacks a shell on top of its soft body. Generally, the terms ‘snails and slugs’ are used to refer to gastropods. They occupy a wide range of habitat types (e.g., terrestrial, freshwater, and marine), showcasing their ability to thrive in a variety of environments. |
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