salthaltsgradienterna
Salthaltsgradienterna, often translated as salinity gradients, refers to the gradual change in salt concentration within a body of water. These gradients are fundamental features in various aquatic environments, influencing ecological processes and physical phenomena. They can occur over short distances, such as at the interface between freshwater and saltwater in estuaries, or over much larger scales, like in the ocean where salinity varies with depth and latitude.
The formation of salthaltsgradienterna is driven by a variety of factors. Evaporation, which removes fresh water
Ecologically, salthaltsgradienterna create distinct habitats that support specialized communities of organisms adapted to fluctuating salinity levels.