A snail's body consists largely of water. In land-dwelling snails, the slimy skin keeps the animals from drying out. However, the main function of slime lies in locomotion. It paves the way, so to speak, allowing the animal to move easily across the substrate while sliding.
Land-dwelling species seek out places where relative humidity is high. Therefore, many species live hidden in vegetation, under fallen leaves or dead wood, under stones, in crevices, etc. Most species avoid the sun although a few have adapted to living in dry and hot environments. Many species are mainly or even only active at night or emerge after a rainstorm.
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