ENVIRONMENT
How many teeth doe s a snail have ?
Max Hall
The average garden snail has around 14,000 microscopic ‘teeth’ that run along a flexible structure called a radula. They use these teeth to grind and break down the leafy greens they eat. The rows of teeth appear like Velcro , with each tooth hooked inwards, making it easy for the snail to latch onto their food and transport it into their bodies. These teeth undergo a continual cycle of regrowth. New rows will grow at the back of the mouth and slowly move to the front as the front rows wear and fall away. SD