Habitats of Molluscs: Land Habitats

Given that we have drastically altered our landscape and wildlife habitats, it is rather surprising to find that many of our slugs and snails are very common and widespread; they can clearly tolerate a lot of disturbance. Some, of course, have been introduced, and many of these are most abundant in human-made habitats. There are, however, a number of species that are more restricted in their range of habitats. These can be useful indicators of high quality habitats: those which have been least affected by disturbance and pollution.

By clicking on an image below you can get a list of the species of molluscs frequently associated with that type of land habitat.

Wetland habitats
Wetlands (fens and marshes)

Calcareous grassland habitat
Calcareous grassland

Broadleaved woodland habitat
Broadleaved woodland

Rocks, cliffs & walls habitats
Rocks, cliffs and walls

Stabilised sand dune habitat
Old stabilised sand dunes

Disturbed habitats
Old builders rubble

Garden habitat
Garden