gastropod in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A gastropod is a member of a large class of mollusks characterized by a single, usually spirally coiled shell or no shell at all, and a distinct head with sensory organs.
Crossword clues for gastropod
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "gastropod".
- Snail or slug in the mollusk family.
- Creature with a coiled shell or none.
- Soft-bodied marine or terrestrial mollusk.
- Mollusk class known for its unique head.
- Animal with a foot used for movement.
Gastropod sentence examples
- The giant African land snail is one of the largest species of gastropods known to science.
- Researchers have discovered a new species of gastropod in the depths of the ocean.
- Gastropods are characterized by their unique coiled shells and soft bodies.
- The garden is teeming with various gastropods, each contributing to the ecosystem in its own way.
- Many gastropods are excellent indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to pollution.