Strange Snail Behavior (sorta long)

Apple snails have gills and lungs. But they do go to the surface to take in air through their siphon, if the species in question has one. Apple snails will also spend time at the surface to get food. If they sense floating food, they often will shape their foot into a cup shape in order to catch the food as it goes by on the surface.
 
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