Question

How does the body covering of a snail help it in protecting itself
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Answer 1

Answer:

Snails protect themselves with the help of their Shell and Mucus. The shell protects snails from predators, and though they fall off things. Snails are ready to slide over sharp rocks and even knives, owing to the secretion they produce, that moves with their foot.

Answer 2

Answer:

When the snail is withdrawn, the exposed part of the skin inside the mouth of the shell can dry out and prevent, or at least slow down, the evaporation of water from the surface.

Explanation:

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