Snails are the only Mollusks who live on land. They have adapted themselves to life in the deserts, near glaciers, and in various mountain ranges. Moreover, this astounding animal can live in either freshwater ponds and streams or in the sea.
Most people are familiar with Garden Snail. They see this little Mollusk with Its slug-like body and spiral shell crawling among plant debris. During the day, Garden Snail prefers damp places with plenty of shade. At night, Garden Snail will come out of Its hiding place to feed.
Snails eat the leaves of plants such as lettuce. When they are done foraging, the Snails' homing instincts lead them back to their roost. When they hibernate, the Snails gather together in large numbers in one favorite roost.
Snails teach "keep on keeping on." Just be careful not to isolate yourself in your shell. Be like Snail, come out and enjoy your friends.
"Garden Snail" refers to Helix aspersa - Garden Snail, Cepaea hortenis - White-lipped Banded Snail, and Cepaea nemoralis - Brown lipped Banded Snail.
The Snail is a hermaphrodite, which means It has both male and female organs. A Snail must still mate to fertilize the eggs.
Slug, also a Mollusk, is a cousin to Snail.
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"Snails Across Water Road" Drawing copyrighted by Mary Ann Sterling
Va. Carper
July 21, 2007