Habitats of Molluscs: Marine Habitats

Many species of mollusc are associated with particular habitats.

By clicking on any image below you can get a list of the common species of molluscs associated with that type of marine habitat.

Saltmarsh habitat
Saltmarsh and brackish-water habitats

Rock pool habitat
Rock pool habitat

Sandy shore habitat
Sandy shore habitat

Muddy shores - estuaries and tidal rivers
Muddy shores – estuaries
and tidal rivers

Mixed shore habitats
Mixed shore habitats

Rocky shore habitat
Rocky shore habitats