Gastropod

//ˈɡæstɹəˌpɑd// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any member of a class of molluscs (Gastropoda) that includes snails, slugs, and limpets; univalve mollusc.
  2. 2
    a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes wordnet

Etymology

From French gastéropode, from gastro- + -poda, New Latin, from Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “stomach”) and πούς (poús, “foot”).

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