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Their bodies are supported by powerful muscles inside of them, and what is known as a hydrostatic skeleton that is comprised mostly of water. This pressure is used to help support the snails body.

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slugs have a more pronounced muscular foot than snails. Slugs also still have a vestigial mantle that gives some support for the muscles and ligaments to attach to.

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