Featured in: Year 1: Animals, including humans
Snail
Invertebrate
A slow-moving mollusc that carries its spiral shell on its back.
How to identify:
Look for its coiled, hard shell and the silvery slime trail it leaves behind as it moves.
💡 Fun Facts
- A snail's tongue (radula) is like a ribbon covered in thousands of tiny teeth, perfect for scraping up leaves.
- They are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night when it is cooler and damper.
- A snail can retreat into its shell and seal the entrance to protect itself from predators or dry weather.
📄 Educational Handout Available
Download the printable infographic: Snails vs Slugs