Snails
Gastropoda
The exact number of snail species is disputed. Estimates range from 43,000 species to 240,000 species. Very often it is assumed that there are about 100,000 species.
| Relationship | Mollusca, Gastropoda |
| Habitat | Freshwater, saltwater and on land |
| Mode of life | Depending on species solitary or as a group |
| Body length | The smallest species (Ammonicera rota) measures 0.5mm, the largest species (Australian trumpet) measures up to 90cm |
| Diet | Varies depending on species. Among the snails there are herbivores, scavengers and predators. |
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