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//@rawrszn: Meet the scaly-foot snail, also known as the Iron Snail or Volcano Snail. Unlike its mollusk cousins, this amazing creature has a shell with a special ingredient: iron! This ‘iron-infused’ shell makes it super strong and even gives it magnetic properties. Its foot isn’t left out either, covered in tiny armor-like scales that also contain iron. This unique combination helps the scaly-foot snail thrive in its volcanic home by resisting heat and staying protected.📸 Slide 1: Kentaro Nakamura, et al./Wikimedia Commons, Dr. Chong Chen/IUCN📸 Slide 2: David Shale