Gastropoda (Noun)
Meaning
Snails and slugs and their relatives.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Gastropoda includes snails, slugs, abalone, and limpets, among other marine and terrestrial species.
- Gastropoda is the most diverse group of mollusks, with over 60,000 known species worldwide.
- Some species of Gastropoda, such as cone snails, have venom that can be used for medical purposes.
- Freshwater and marine ecosystems often rely on Gastropoda as an essential link in their food chains.
- Malacologists study the behavior, evolution, and biology of Gastropoda in various environments.