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Photographs and thoughts: The snailThe subject of the photograph
These photos show a snail crossing an avenue at nightDescription
In the past I have often confused the snail with the slug.
The points in common between snails and slugs are really many, but there is a very important difference between them.
The snail, unlike the snail, does not have a shell.
The snail, not having a protection like the shell, seeks shelter in small places, such as in crevices and holes in wood or holes in rocks; the snail, on the other hand, has its portable house (the shell) and feels freer to explore.
The snail is a terrestrial gastropod mollusc belonging to the gastropod class. It is known for its spiral shell, which protects it from predators and atmospheric agents. The shell is made of calcium carbonate.
The scientific name of the snail is fascinating, it is Helix
It lives in humid environments, such as woods, gardens, meadows and cultivated fields. During dry or cold periods it withdraws into its shell, sealing it with a mucus membrane called epiphragm, to avoid dehydration.
The snail is herbivorous and is hermaphrodite (they have both male and female organs)
One of the most interesting things about the snail is its speed, or rather its slowness. In fact, it travels on avera
