Highlights the similarities and differences between snails and slugs, including the role of the shell, how they move, and their shared reliance on moisture.

Create an engaging comparison between snails and slugs. Explain that snails have a protective outer shell they can hide in, while slugs are shell-less (or have very tiny internal shells). Emphasize their similarities: both are gastropods, use a single muscular foot to move, produce mucus (slime trails) to protect their bodies and glide over rough surfaces, and have retractable tentacles with eyes on the tips. Discuss their damp habitats and leafy diets.
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