Habitat
The Helicodiscus parallelus is found
in Northeastern U.S. forests, Europe, Southeast Asia, and
Australia (Hotopp, K.P.). This species can be found in sizeable colonies,
commonly located in humid forest or wetland areas
(Martin, 33). Wetland
areas preferred by this species are fens, where ground water
diffuses to the surface into pools. Within this
classification of wetlands, the fen type most associated with
Helicodiscidae is the calcareous fen. These areas are
also instrumental in
interactions with other organisms, including humans
(Bedford, 608).
Rotting wood is the preferred habitat of these snails, they
are able to stay hydrated because of the constant supply of
water from underground reserves, and able to stay nourished
because of the abundance of rotting vegetation and organic
materials.
