What has a shell but no pearl, and travels without feet? The clues point to something familiar in nature, but the wording is meant to make you think first about seashells and jewelry.
Answer: A snail.
A snail carries a shell on its back, there is no pearl inside it, and it moves by gliding along on its muscular foot rather than walking on feet or legs in the ordinary sense.
It is a classic example of a riddle that uses everyday wording rather than strict anatomy. Were you thinking of a snail before reaching the answer?
