pulmonata Antonyms

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Meaning of pulmonata

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large order of gastropods usually breathing by means of a lung-like sac comprising most land snails and slugs and many freshwater snails

Pulmonata is a taxonomic clade within the phylum Mollusca that includes land snails and slugs.
Members of the class Pulmonata are characterized by having a lung-like organ called a pallial cavity for respiration.
Snails and slugs belonging to the Pulmonata class are found in diverse habitats worldwide, ranging from deserts to forests.
Pulmonata is one of the largest and most diverse groups of mollusks, with thousands of species identified.
The name "Pulmonata" originates from the Latin word "pulmo," meaning lung, referring to the respiratory organ of these organisms.
Pulmonata exhibit various adaptations for terrestrial life, such as a reduced or absent shell and a muscular foot for locomotion.
Many species of Pulmonata are herbivores, feeding on plants and decaying organic matter.
Some pulmonate species, like the garden snail, are considered pests in agriculture due to their feeding habits.
Pulmonata play important ecological roles as decomposers, contributing to nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
Scientists continue to study the evolutionary relationships and ecological significance of Pulmonata to better understand their diversity and ecological impact.

large order of gastropods usually breathing by means of a lung-like sac comprising most land snails and slugs and many freshwater snails

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Pulmonata is a taxonomic clade within the phylum Mollusca that includes land snails and slugs.

Members of the class Pulmonata are characterized by having a lung-like organ called a pallial cavity for respiration.

Snails and slugs belonging to the Pulmonata class are found in diverse habitats worldwide, ranging from deserts to forests.

Pulmonata is one of the largest and most diverse groups of mollusks, with thousands of species identified.