snail
A snail is like a tiny, slow-moving house with a little creature inside. Imagine a small, squishy animal that carries its home on its back. This home is called a shell, and it’s where the snail lives and hides when it feels scared or tired. The snail moves very slowly, like when you try to walk in super slow motion. It has a soft, slippery body that helps it slide around, leaving a shiny trail behind, like a little path of glitter.
Think of a snail as a mini bulldozer. It uses its strong, muscular foot to push itself forward, even though it’s moving at a snail’s pace, which means very, very slowly. The snail’s eyes are at the ends of long, wiggly stalks, like little periscopes peeking around to explore its surroundings.
A snail is also like a tiny gardener. It loves to munch on leaves, plants, and sometimes even fruits. With its special mouth part called a radula, which works like a tiny cheese grater, the snail scrapes off bits of food to eat. This helps keep gardens neat and tidy, even if the snail takes its time doing it.