Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Snail
- Locomotion of Snails
- Summary
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment, we acquired knowledge about The gait of an earthworm. In this segment, we will study The gait of a snail.
What is a Snail?
Snail is a small animal that has a soft body and no legs. It has a Shell which forms a protective exoskeleton.
Shell
Snails are known for their extremely slow movements.
How does a snail locomote?
- The snail moves with the help of its head and muscles present at the lower side of the body.
- These muscles form the Muscular foot of the snail.
- A Wave of Contraction and Relaxation is generated in their feet which enables them to glide and move.
- To protect their body, the lower portion of the snail’s body secretes a slimy, sticky substance called the Mucus. This mucus forms a protective layer so that snails can easily glide on rough, sharp, and hard surfaces.
Summary
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Snail |
Snail is a small animal that has a soft body and no legs. |
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Locomotion in Snails |
Snails move with the help of their head and a muscular foot. |
