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Gastropods (/ ˈ ɡ æ s t r ə p ɒ d z /), commonly known as slugs and snails, belong to a large taxonomic class of invertebrates within the phylum Mollusca called Gastropoda (/ ɡ æ s ˈ t r ɒ p ə d ə /). [5] This class comprises snails and slugs from saltwater, freshwater, and from the land.
Gastropods (/ ˈ ɡ æ s t r ə p ɒ d z /), commonly known as slugs and snails, belong to a large taxonomic class of invertebrates within the phylum Mollusca called Gastropoda (/ ɡ æ s ˈ t r ɒ p ə d ə /). This class comprises snails and slugs from saltwater, freshwater, and from the land.
Snails can be found in a very wide range of environments, including ditches, deserts, and the abyssal depths of the sea. Although land snails may be more familiar to laymen, marine snails constitute the majority of snail species, and have much greater diversity and a greater biomass. Numerous kinds of snail can also be found in fresh water.
Freshwater snails are gastropod mollusks that live in fresh water. There are many different families. They are found throughout the world in various habitats, ranging from ephemeral pools to the largest lakes, and from small seeps and springs to major rivers. The great majority of freshwater gastropods have a shell, with very few
Pages in category "Gastropods by location" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Biogeography of gastropods
Guildfordia aculeata is found in tropical and subtropical waters, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. It is commonly associated with coral reefs and rocky sea beds, [4] where it can hide among crevices to avoid predators. The species thrives at moderate depths, typically from 20 to 200 meters, although its specific range may vary depending on ...
This outline is provided as an overview of, and organized list of articles relevant to, the subject of gastropods (snails and slugs): Gastropod – any member of the class Gastropoda, which includes slugs and snails.
The world's highest biodiversity of Volutomitridae is in waters of New Caledonia. [1] ... The biogeography of non-marine gastropods (freshwater snails, ...