Question

Which of the following is a locomotory organ in a snail?

• A. Outer shell
• B. Muscular rings
• C. Muscular foot
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Muscular foot

The correct option is C.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. A snail pushes itself by using muscular contractions in its foot muscle to distort a layer of mucus beneath it.
2. The muscular foot is the locomotory organ in snails.

Explanation for Incorrect options:

Option A:

The outer shell provides a mere protective function in snail.

Option B:

Only earthworms have muscular rings on their bodies.

Final answer: Muscular foot is a locomotory organ in a snail.