Gastropod
(noun)
- A class of mollusks that includes snails, slugs, and sea slugs, characterized by a single, spiral shell or no shell at all, and a distinctive head and foot.
- A type of mollusk that has a single, spiral shell or no shell and a distinctive head and foot.
Origin:
From greek gastēr (genitive gastros) "stomach" + pous "foot".
Examples:
- The gastropod is a common sight in gardens, gardens and forest.
- Gastropods are a diverse group of mollusks that includes snails, slugs, and sea slugs.
- The gastropod is a type of mollusk that has a single, spiral shell or no shell and a distinctive head and foot.
- The gastropod's foot is used for crawling and moving around.
- Gastropods are an important group of animals in marine and freshwater ecosystems.