euryhalinity
Euryhalinity is the biological ability of certain organisms to tolerate a wide range of salinity levels in their environment. This physiological trait enables species to survive and thrive across various aquatic habitats that differ in salt concentration, such as freshwater, brackish water, and marine conditions. Euryhaline species contrast with stenohaline organisms, which can only tolerate narrow salinity ranges.
Euryhalinity is observed in diverse taxa, including fish, invertebrates, and some microorganisms. In fish, notable euryhaline
The ability to adapt to varying salinities involves complex physiological mechanisms, primarily through osmoregulation. Euryhaline organisms
Euryhalinity provides ecological advantages, including increased habitat range, resilience to environmental variability, and enhanced survival prospects
Understanding euryhalinity is significant for fields such as ecology, aquaculture, and environmental management, as it influences