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How far back does the gastropod fossil record extend?
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gastropod
The common snail (Helix aspersa).
The fossil record for gastropods extends back to the Cambrian Period. During this time, the phylum Mollusca underwent significant adaptive radiation, which included the appearance of the class Gastropoda.12