csigaház
Csigaház is the Hungarian term for a snail's shell, the hard protective housing produced by the mantle of gastropod mollusks. The shell shelters the soft body, aids in moisture retention, and provides defense against predators. It is primarily made of calcium carbonate and commonly consists of three layers: an outer periostracum, a prismatic layer, and an inner nacreous layer in many species.
Growth occurs at the aperture as the snail enlarges. Shells vary in shape, color, and pattern; most
Snails inhabit marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. The shell protects against dehydration for land snails and
In science and culture, snail shells are used in taxonomy, paleoecology, crafts, and jewelry. They appear in