Meaning Of The Word Gastropod

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Gastropod Meaning

Gastropod Definition
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What's The Definition Of Gastropod?

gastropod in American English
any of a large class (Gastropoda) of mollusks having one-piece, straight or spiral shells, as snails, limpets, etc., or having no shells or greatly reduced shells, as certain slugs: most gastropods move by means of a broad, muscular, ventral foot
adjective: belonging or pertaining to the gastropods
noun: any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, comprising the snails, whelks, slugs, etc.

gastropod in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the Gastropoda
noun: any mollusc of the class Gastropoda, typically having a flattened muscular foot for locomotion and a head that bears stalked eyes. The class includes the snails, whelks, limpets, and slugs

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