Why are gastropods called stomach footed animals?

Answer 1

"The word gastropod comes from Greek and means "stomach foot," a name that owes its existence to the unusual anatomy of snails. While they don't have feet like ours, exactly, snails have a broad flat "foot" used for support and for forward movement. This foot runs along the underside of the animal—essentially along its belly."

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Answer 2

Elias Aboujaoude

Gastropods are called stomach-footed animals because their foot is located on the ventral side, near the stomach. This distinctive feature sets them apart from other mollusks.

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