What Does a Snail Count As? An In-Depth Look at Gastropod Mollusks
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With over 85,000 species, the class Gastropoda is the largest group within the phylum Mollusca. Many people mistake these slow-moving creatures for insects, but what does a snail count as in biological terms? The definitive answer lies in their unique classification and characteristics, which set them apart from the insect world.
