TIME.CO, Jakarta – Until now snail known as an animal that is very slow in movement. Not only that, apparently there are many other interesting facts about snails that are rarely known.
Summarized from various sources, here are some Done Another interesting thing about this shelled animal.
1. Live a long life
The life expectancy of a snail depends on its habitat and its species. Most snails live between 2 and 5 years. However, in captivity, some are older than 10 or 15 years.
2. Live by moving very slowly
Snails move very slowly. The speed of the snail is approximately 0.5 – 0.8 inches per second. If you move non-stop, it will take more than a week to complete 1 kilometer.
3. Snails can see but not hear
Most land snails have two pairs of tentacles. The upper one has eyes, while the lower one has the organ of smell. However, they do not have ears or ear canals.
4. It has more than 50,000 species
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There are at least 200,000 species of molluscs, including snails, although only 50,000 are classified.
5. There is a giant snail
The largest recorded land snail, at 12 inches long and weighing nearly 2 pounds, is the African giant snail. Other species are small, only a few inches long as adults and weighing only a few ounces.
6. Snails are hermaphrodites
Snails have both male and female reproductive organs, so they are classified as hermaphrodites. However, they usually do not produce their own offspring. When they mate, they both lay eggs.
7. It has more teeth
Reporting from Jepfoodsthe snail has a total Gigi the greatest among other animals. A snail’s mouth, despite being the size of a pin, can have up to 20,000 teeth depending on the species. Snail teeth are five times stronger than spider silk and can withstand extreme pressure.
Editors Choice: The smallest snail found in Borneo
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