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Is it true that snails breathe through their feet?

Question #104677. Asked by armindasantana.

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No, they breathe through a small hole in the side of their body just under the shell.

link http://www.teacherwebshelf.com/classroompets/insectsandco-snails.htm

Apr 13 2009, 2:47 PM
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Land snails breathe via a lung whereas sea snails use gills.

link http://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/snail-info.htm

On land snails this is through an opening called the pneumostome on the right side of the body.

link http://fizgigdc.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-do-slugs-breathe.html

Apr 13 2009, 7:35 PM
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