About Animals: The Pulmonates - Molluscs with Lungs

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Animals Animals Animal Facts Habitat Facts Animal Pictures From Laura Klappenbach, your Guide to Animals Welcome to the Animals / Wildlife Newsletter, a twice-weekly newsletter published every Monday and Thursday by About.com's Animals / Wildlife website. For more about animals and wildlife, be sure to stop by the blog, participate in forum discussions, and browse the growing library of animal profiles. The Pulmonates - Molluscs with Lungs The snails and slugs form a group known more formally as the pulmonates. The pulmonantes are unique from other molluscs in that most species (with one possible exception) have lost their gills and breath using a simple lung formed by their mantle cavity. Most pulmonates have coiled shells but some groups (namely, the slugs) have lost their shells. See More About:  snails  slugs  gastropods Cephalopods - The Jet-Propelled Molluscs Of all the many ways animals get aroundâ€"running, climbing, swimming, flying, lumbering, jumping, slitheringâ€"the oddest by far is jet propulsion. Only a few groups of animals use this method of movement and the cephalopods are among the most adept. See More About:  cephalopods  octopuses  squids Facts About Primates In this article, you'll learn interesting facts about primates and find out about their unique characteristics, their life cycle and their evolutionary history. See More About:  primates  mammals  apes Facts About Invertebrates In this article, you'll learn interesting facts about invertebrates and find out about their unique characteristics, their life cycle and their evolutionary history. See More About:  invertebrates  insects  mollusks Animals / Wildlife Ads Animals Sea Animals Pictures Photo of Animals Wild Life Animals All About Animals Featured Articles Zoology Basics Zoology Glossary Amphibians Birds Fishes Invertebrates   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Klappenbach Animals Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Animals newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Animals A to Z What is Evolution? Basic Animal Groups Facts About Animals Animal Characteristics Advertisement