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What is the shell of a snail made up of? Describe its function.

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  1. The shell of the snail is made up of calcium carbonate which is hard in texture and round in shape.
  2. It is the outer skeleton of the snail and its main function is to protect the soft, slimy, and muscular body of the snail from extreme weather conditions and predators.

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