gasteropod Synonyms
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gasteropod Meaning
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gasteropod (n.)
Same as Gastropod.
gasteropod Sentence Examples
- The common garden snail is a familiar example of a gasteropod.
- Sea snails, limpets, and abalones are all marine gastropods.
- Gastropods are typically asymmetrical, with a single, spiral shell.
- The body of a gasteropod is divided into a muscular foot, a visceral mass, and a head.
- Gastropods have a unique organ called a radula, which they use to scrape food.
- Some gastropods, such as sea slugs, have lost their shells during evolution.
- Gastropods are found in a wide range of habitats, from freshwater to deep sea.
- The largest gasteropod is the giant Australian trumpet snail, which can grow up to 10 inches in length.
- Gastropods are important members of the marine ecosystem, as they feed on algae and other organisms.
- Some gastropods, such as the periwinkle, are considered to be pests by humans.
FAQs About the word gasteropod
Same as Gastropod.
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No antonyms found.
The common garden snail is a familiar example of a gasteropod.
Sea snails, limpets, and abalones are all marine gastropods.
Gastropods are typically asymmetrical, with a single, spiral shell.
The body of a gasteropod is divided into a muscular foot, a visceral mass, and a head.
