Cerithiidae

Example:Cerithiidae species can often be found within rocky habitats of the ocean.

Definition:Organisms that live in the sea or brackish waters.

Example:To study the behavior of Cerithiidae, scientists often focus on shallow-water habitats.

Definition:Aquatic environments in which the water is relatively close to the shore and NGOs can easily be found.

Example:Cerithiidae are known as bioindicator snails because they can signal changes in the ecosystem.

Definition:Snails that can provide information about the environmental conditions of their habitat because they are particularly sensitive to changes in water quality or other environmental factors.