what is a snail classified as

A snail is classified as a gastropod, which is a member of the phylum Mollusca. Gastropods are a large and diverse group of animals that includes both land and sea snails, as well as slugs. The name "gastropod" comes from the Greek words for "stomach" and "foot," which refers to the position of the foot below the gut. Snails are specifically classified as terrestrial pulmonate gastropod molluscs.