Question

snails secrete ______ around their shells when the climate is hot and dry​

Answer 1

Answer:

Some land species secrete a layer of mucus, which when hardened blocks the entrance of the shell and is called epiphragm. ... Snails spend a long time in their shell when the weather is hot and dry. Otherwise, their moist bodies could dry out.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

"mucus" is your answer for this question