adjective
Definition: Relating to a large class of animals that includes snails and slugs, which typically have a single, spirally coiled shell or no shell at all.
Example: The gastropod species found in this area are known for their unique shell shapes.
noun
Definition: A type of mollusk that includes animals like snails and slugs, which often have a single shell or no shell at all, and a muscular foot for movement.
Example: The garden was full of gastropods, including colorful snails and slugs.