Selainympäristöt

Selainympäristöt refers to the environments or habitats where mollusks, commonly known as shellfish or shelled invertebrates, live. These environments are diverse and encompass a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial locations. Marine selainympäristöt include oceans, seas, and coastal areas, where various species of snails, clams, oysters, mussels, and cephalopods are found. These can range from shallow intertidal zones, where organisms are exposed to air during low tide, to the deep sea, characterized by extreme pressure and darkness. Freshwater selainympäristöt are found in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams, supporting species like freshwater snails and mussels. Terrestrial selainympäristöt are typically moist environments such as forests, gardens, and grasslands, where land snails and slugs inhabit. The specific characteristics of a selainympäristö, such as water salinity, temperature, pH, substrate type, and food availability, greatly influence the types of mollusks that can survive and thrive there. These environments are crucial for the biodiversity of molluscan life and play significant roles in the ecosystems they inhabit.