Question

Mention 5 economic importance of snail

Answer 1

Answer:Snails are used as a source of income.

Explanation:

Snail farmers breed the snails nurture them and sell them to food outlets and restaurants that offer snail food

Answer 2

5 economic importance of snail are:

• Snails are used as a source of calcium for animals. Calcium is a very important element which is useful for both humans and animals not only in building and maintaining bones and teeth it is also important in the activity of many enzymes in the body. The process of contraction of muscle, release of neurotransmitters, and clotting of blood are all dependent on calcium.
• Snail is a source of animal protein for man which is Archachatina.
• Snails occupy a significant position in the ecosystem they help in the disintegration of dead plants and animals which can be utilized by plants to produce new natural compounds.
• The mucous secreted by snails are chitosan which contains nanoparticles that can be effectively used as an ingredient for the preparation of anti-ageing products.
• The important intermediate host for trematode parasites i.e Bulinus and -Biomphalaria.

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