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gasterópodo

gastropod

noun gahs-teh-ROH-poh-doh Rare
Animals & Nature Sea Creatures

Origin: Greek gaster (stomach) + pous/podos (foot)

Usage Note

Gasterópodo (also gastrópodo) is the zoological class that includes snails, slugs, and limpets — the largest class of mollusks. Although the seed marks it as an adjective, it functions primarily as a noun in Spanish. The plural gasterópodos is used in scientific and educational contexts.

Examples

"El caracol es un gasterópodo terrestre común."

Natural Translation

The snail is a common terrestrial gastropod.

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