The phrase "habitable environments" refers to places or conditions that are suitable and comfortable for humans or other living organisms to live in. Full definition
If it has organic molecules in its layer of liquid water, it's a candidate for habitable environments in our own solar system, scientists say. (latimes.com)
The range of habitable environments on which life was traditionally thought to arise were determined by the presence of three key ingredients: liquid water, organic compounds, and sunlight — the same ingredients that allowed for the emergence of life on Earth approximately 3.9 billion years ago. (americaspace.com)
The potential for such activity in this small ocean world has made Enceladus a prime target for future exploration in search of habitable environments in the solar system beyond Earth. (sciencedaily.com)