External features Helix (gastropod)



an unidentified helix species southern europe


in addition hard calcareous shell covers , protects internal organs, head , foot region can observed when snails extended. when active, organs such lung, heart, kidney , intestines remain inside shell; head , foot emerge.


the head of snail has 2 pairs of tentacles: upper , larger pair contain eyes, , lower pair used feel ground in front. mouth located underneath head. tentacles can withdrawn or extended depending on situation. mouth has tongue called radula composed of many fine chitinous teeth. serves rasping , cutting food.







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