Final answer:
A snail does not die after laying eggs. Both snails in a mating pair can produce up to one hundred eggs each after mating, continuing their life cycle afterward.
Step-by-step explanation:
No, a snail does not die after laying eggs. Snails, which are a type of mollusk, have differing reproductive methods which are dependent on the species and their environment. However, generally, many snails are hermaphrodites, meaning they possess both male and female reproductive organs. During mating, two snails exchange sperm, and both snails are capable of laying up to one hundred eggs. After egg-laying, they continue their life cycle and do not die.
There is a misconception that snails die after laying eggs because females of some types of cephalopods (another group of mollusks), tend to die after laying eggs as they exert extreme energy in caring for their eggs. However, this behavior is not seen in snails.
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