Gastropodan

/ɡæsˈtrɒpədən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the gastropoda class of mollusks.

Etymology

From gastropoda + '-an' (relating to). This adjective form describes anything that belongs to or is characteristic of the gastropod class.

Kelly Says

The gastropodan body plan has been so successful that these creatures have evolved into thousands of different species, from tiny sea slugs to large land snails weighing several pounds!

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