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Are snails molluscs?

Are snails molluscs?
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Yes, snails are molluscs. They belong to the phylum Mollusca and are generally known by their shells. The phylum Mollusca includes a variety of organisms such as snails, conches, slugs, and pinnipeds. These animals are characterized by a soft body (often with legs) and usually a shell compose

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    Yes, snails are molluscs. They belong to the phylum Mollusca and are generally known by their shells. The phylum Mollusca includes a variety of organisms such as snails, conches, slugs, and pinnipeds. These animals are characterized by a soft body (often with legs) and usually a shell composed of calcium, protein, and other substances.

    Snails protect their bodies by forming a shell out of calcium carbonate through a process called secretion. In addition to their shells, they also have well-developed gills, antennae, and feet used to sense their surroundings, eat, and move.


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