Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Snails
This site gives an in-depth description of a snail, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Mollusca
A general description of mollusca and some discussion of those found in the waters of Great Britain.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Gastropods
An overview of the many types of gastropods, slugs and snails found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
Other
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Pinto Abalone
Tab through the contents of this site to learn about the Pinto Abalone, which is native to the coastal waters of southern Alaska.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Mollusks
Thorough reference tool explores the mollusk with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, history, behavior, evolution, conservation, and external links. The mollusk image is no longer available.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: New Species of Tiny Snail Found in China
Article reports on the discovery of a very tiny snail in China.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Reach: Snails and Snacks!
Explore the sweet, slimy world of snails (and worms!) as you discover the difference between fact and fiction with videos, stories and games.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Snails: Population Calculation in an Aquatic Environment
A 3-day field investigation where students visit an aquatic area and collect snails. These are examined, the species identified, and the body parts and characteristics studied and recorded. Then the snails are returned to their homes....
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Animals: Mollusks
The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the characteristics and natural history of mollusks in text and color photography.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mollusk
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The Global Decline of Mollusks
You can help! Species of mollusks are disappearing from our marine sources. While it might not be obvious to the casual beach-goer, these shelled creatures provide food and shelter, medical research, and help keep our waters clean.
Other
Rhode Island Habitat Restoration: Common Periwinkle
Brief information about the common periwinkle, a marine snail common to the intertidal waters of Rhode Island.
Other
Eat the Invaders: Periwinkle
Periwinkles are a non-native, or invasive, species of mollusk along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Learn about their habitat, the history of their invasion, and the kinds of damage they do to their new environment....
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resources: Periwinkle Snail
Brief list of characteristics and habitat of the periwinkle snail, with an excellent labeled drawing.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Other Invertebrates
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum studies a range of topics related to invertebrates, or animals without a backbone. Crabs, snails, barnacles, sponges, and more are discussed at this exhibit.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Clams and Snails the Mollusks
A concise beginners research page highlighting the major characteristics of the Mollusks.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Abalone
Learn some "cool facts" about abalone as you study its description and read about conservation efforts.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Giant African Land Snail (Achatina Fulica)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Achatina Fulica, more commonly known as the Giant African Land Snail.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Snail (Achatinoidea )
Provides photographs and facts about snails. Discusses the different species, where they can be found, physical characteristics, diet, predators, and reproduction.
Other
Sea and Sky: Mollusks
This illustrated article describes several different types of reef mollusks ranging form snails and clams to the chambered nautilus.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Common Snail, Garden Snail
See what new things you can learn about the common garden snail. This site provides a detailed fact sheet and colorful photos.
Other
Fishtech: Facts About Abalone
From a company that specializes in abalone farming, learn about the anatomy and life cycle of the abalone. Other sections include information on predators and reasons for a declining abalone population in the wild.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.9 Importance of Mollusks
Understand the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of mollusks.