Spotted Top Snail

branch ECOLOGY

==Adaptations== '''Structural:''' *A tough outer shell helps to protect from predators. The shell is waterproof which also helps to prevent water loss during low tide when they are exposed. The colour of the shell helps to keep them camouflaged and avoid predators. * Gills that help extract oxygen from water when submerged. *Strong Muscular foot prevent them from being washed off rocks by waves while still allowing for movement. '''Behavioural''' *Spotted top snails will move into rock pools to prevent drying out. '''Functional (Physiological)''' *layer of slime helps keep it moist. [image:http://i.imgur.com/yvacavRl.png?1]